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Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Volume-2 | Issue-05
Use of Media and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in University Instruction
Nyaruri Paul Okinyi, Maangi Eric Nyankanga, Neria Nyanchama Nyabuto
Published: May 30, 2014 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2014.v02i05.007
Pages: 643-647
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Abstract
Whether newly established, mode of instruction in universities, the use of information and communication Technology (ICT) and Media has taken place of lecturer student close interaction, in educational institutions such as universities and colleges. The need by universities to change their mode and design of learning process in future through media and ICT, results from its inevitability to changing and innovating experiences of technologies. Change varies in degree and therefore, the usage of media tools an ICT in educational purposes in any institution become reactive and anticipatory experience. This has led to educational innovation and implementation of new instructional techniques. Through proper planning, innovation such as teaching by media and any technological aid success can be achieved thus offering incentives in improved learning through several approaches by students like online learning. Though this posses major challenges in implementing, all university institutions should anticipate these new technological developments and prepare prospective lecturers for this role of new instruction. The paper seeks to evaluate how technology is enhancing education and how preparedness learners and lecturers are in embracing media and technology in any form of learning process.