Technology based learning platform for instruction among pre-service teachers in Nigerian Collages of Education: the way forward

Abstract

This paper focuses on technology-based learning (TBL) platform for instructions among preset ice teachers in Nigerian Colleges of Education. Technology-based learning in the early 21st century is transforming the way people learn at a time when two powerful trends converge. The first trend is the rapid acceleration of technological change and the demand that this change places on education and workforce training during their professional live. It is transforming training and education by providing new technological opportunities to address new learning needs. The paper also summarises the concept and nature of technology-based learning, how TBL addresses a number of challenges, different instructional modes, sectors of application, benefits and challenges of technology-based learning. It was recommended in the paper that National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and the Colleges of Education stakeholders should provide enabling environment for the pre-service teachers to effectively utilise technology-based earning at forms for learning. Periodic orientations, symposia, conferences, seminars and workshops should be organised for the pre-service teachers so as to keep them up-to-date with the emerging technological trends. Government, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), National Educational Research Development Agency (NERDA) and other research institutes should fund and encourage more researches in the field of technology integration in education as more gaps are yet to be filled.