Technology Integration in Teaching-Learning Process: The Benefits, Challenges, and the Prospects

Education

Technological advancements of the 21st century have changed almost all aspects of human activities, and the education industry is not excluded. Most countries around the world are focusing on approaches to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching-learning and to improve the quality of education by emphasizing competencies, such as critical thinking, decision-making, and handling dynamic situations that may arise within the environment. Consequently, there is a need for technology integration in all areas and levels of the Nigerian education system, as research has it that the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) effectively enhances teaching and learning processes. Consequently, both teachers and learners/students need to develop technology skills or competence for effective teaching and learning processes to take place in modern classroom environments. Therefore, the purpose of this write-up is to advocate and emphasize the adoption of ICTs to support teaching and learning by discussing the inherent benefits of this learning technique in the education sector for intending adopters. The paper also tried to explain some salient terms/phrases for a better comprehension of this mode of instruction. It further stressed the need for technology presence in schools to enable teachers and students to have hands-on experience and expertise to cope with the demands of the new instructional strategy. The authors additionally discussed the pitfalls inherent in this new method of instruction and made some vital suggestions to minimize these challenges/problems.

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