Nlem, Alwell Okechukwu, Dr (Mrs) Owuamanam, Catherine Nkechinyere and Dr (Mrs) IhediohaNkem Love
The Role of ICT in Teaching and Learning in Nigeria
This study deals with the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching
and learning in Nigeria. The levels of education covered were the secondary and tertiary education. The descriptive method of research was used since it pertains to the prevailing conditions. To gather pertinent data, set of questionnaire was administered to the respondents. The data obtained from respondents were tabulated and treated statically using percentage, means and weighted average score. The analyses of the data generated the following results: the respondents were not frequently exposed to ICT. The use of ICT in teaching and learning among teachers and students in the secondary and tertiary institutions is still low and in some cases absent. The respondents, in general, encountered problems regarding the use of the various forms of ICT in teaching and learning. As for the measures that may be implemented to enhance the role of ICT in education, the respondents strongly recommended compulsory institutionalization of ICT usage and compliance among teachers and students alike.
Keywords: Teaching, Learning, ICT compliance, Students and Institution
Nlem, Alwell Okechukwu, Dr (Mrs) Owuamanam, Catherine Nkechinyere and Dr (Mrs) IhediohaNkem Love
The Role of ICT in Teaching and Learning in Nigeria
This study deals with the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning in Nigeria. The levels of education covered were the secondary and tertiary education. The descriptive method of research was used since it pertains to the prevailing conditions. To gather pertinent data, set of questionnaire was administered to the respondents. The data obtained from respondents were tabulated and treated statically using percentage, means and weighted average score. The analyses of the data generated the following results: the respondents were not frequently exposed to ICT. The use of ICT in teaching and learning among teachers and students in the secondary and tertiary institutions is still low and in some cases absent. The respondents, in general, encountered problems regarding the use of the various forms of ICT in teaching and learning. As for the measures that may be implemented to enhance the role of ICT in education, the respondents strongly recommended compulsory institutionalization of ICT usage and compliance among teachers and students alike. Keywords: Teaching, Learning, ICT compliance, Students and Institution