ENHANCING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION IN ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE DWINDLING ECONOMY

Abstract

This paper examined the indispensability of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as the major pivot and driven force upon which ICT education can be enhanced in dwindling economy. Relevant literature which were germane to the study were searched. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has no doubt changed the processes of teaching and learning at all levels of education worldwide. The paper outlined the importance of ICT driven instructional materials in teaching and learning as well as stating the ways forward. So also the significance of some of the initiatives lunched by the government and non-governmental organizations towards improving ICT education. Access to relevant and sophisticated ICT driven instructional aids facilities in our academic institutions is crucial for effective and efficient teaching and learning activities which will help to have a quality product of university graduates that can compete with other graduates globally.