Education
An educationist, Mr Patrick Olubunmi, has called on government at all levels to integrate information and communication technology into teaching and learning to boost learning process and enhance the quality of education in the country.
Olubunmi, who is the Proprietor, Legacy Nursery and Primary School, Ilorin on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
He said ICT instruments such as e-learning, virtual library, virtual laboratory and video conferencing could be also used to acquire and improve teaching skills.
Olubunmi expressed concern that teachers in many African countries avoided the use of ICT-related “facilities which stands as a means of improving learning opportunities and effectiveness.“
The proprietor said the ability to use ICT in teaching e-learning would also provide transformation in the educational system.
“It will assist in making our continental knowledge-based institutions to be internationally competitive.
“Government must invest heavily in ICT to ensure that teachers and students get involved in it, as a means of transforming our education sector, “he said.
He added that introducing ICT would also help improve standard of education in the country. (NAN)
– Nov. 13, 2018 @ 13:25 GMT |
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