This document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can support personal and professional development. ICT enhances personal development by enriching knowledge through increased access to information, and allowing people to acquire new skills. Professionally, ICT acts as a focus of study to develop skills with tools, a delivery system for improving teaching methods, and a catalyst for new forms of teaching and learning. Specific tools discussed that support development include online learning platforms, blogs, wikis, podcasts, and web conferencing.