The Role of ICT in Enhancing Instructional Delivery in Tertiary Technology Education Programme in Nigeria’s Dwindling Economy

Abstract

The paper examined the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in enhancing instructional delivery in tertiary Technology Education programme in Nigeria’s dwindling economy. The paper explained the conceptual overview of a dwindling economy as well as Information and Communication Technologies. The specific role and applications of ICT in enhancing instructional delivery in technology education programmes in advanced nations were reviewed. Similarly, the global trend in the stages of specialized use of ICT in instructional delivery in education programmes was also reviewed. The guidelines for using ICT in instructional delivery in Technology Education programme were unveiled. The barriers to the utilization of ICT in Technology Education programmes in Nigeria were highlighted. It was concluded that ICT plays a vital role in enhancing instructional delivery in tertiary technology education programmes in advanced countries and can also be useful in achieving success in instructional delivery in tertiary Technology Education programmes Nigeria’s dwindling economy. It was recommended among others that there should be adequate funding of Nigeria Technology programmes, ICT training institutions and ICTs related departments in tertiary institutions by the various governments, private sector and other stake holders.