Education is probably the single most important function of human civilization, not merely the formal education system but the broader question of educating human beings around the world. Recent breakthroughs in communication technology have given us immense possibilities in this regard. Teachers have to develop competence in teaching in the digital world order and redefine their role in technology based learning. The term "information explosion" really means an explosion of knowledge. In a world of science and technology it is education that determines the level of property, welfare and security of the people.