Effects of ICT on TVET Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Every aspect of modern life has been impacted by technology, including education. Today, technology can offer various formal and non-formal online learning opportunities globally. Technology breakthroughs have made learning to go beyond the traditional classroom and now occur in various virtual classrooms where the teacher and students are physically apart. This has made the scope of learning opportunities unprecedented. Today, technology breakthroughs and access to learning opportunities are unprecedented in scope. In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the primary goal of this research is to elaborate on the crucial role that ICT plays in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) education. This is because TVET is one of the critical sectors where Information Communication Technology (ICT) integration can boost productivity. This paper outlines the benefits of ICT adoption for school administration, teachers, and students. A conceptual analysis of the factors influencing ICT usage from the perspectives of teachers, students, schools, and society is also included in this study. The findings of this study include, among others, that ICT played a critical role in teaching and learning during the outbreak. However, several issues in the implementation process, such as teacher mindset and economic level, remain unsatisfactory.