ICT and New Generations of Professionals − Are We on the Threshold of a Change?

Abstract

The paper presents the ways of information and communication technologies (ICT) use in teaching and research purposes at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade. The main aim is to consider opportunities and representation of ICT use for the promotion of architectural education, and ways to overcome current barriers when using ICT as well. First of all, it is given a short historic review of information and communication technologies, from their creation until the use of ICT in modern education. The current status and the level of ICT implementation at the Faculty of Architecture is also briefly shown. Secondly, after the description of the research process, the paper presents the results of research. The research aim was to determine the students' use of ICT in the learning process, their primary requirements and the level of satisfaction with the existing faculty website. The final part gives an insight into the guidelines for the learning process improvement. This indicates the recognition of the university as a key element in the modernization of the entire nation.