Pedagogical Approach of E-learning: ICT as a tool to foster teaching and learning for Polytechnics in Northeast, Nigeria

Pedagogical Approach of E-learning: ICT as a tool to foster teaching and learning for Polytechnics in Northeast, Nigeria.

Ya’u Nuhu1, Mustapha Ibrahim2, David Tayo Oladipo3

1,2 & 3Department of Computer Science, School of Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu

Abstract.

One of the critical advantages of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the pedagogical approach of e-learning is its ability to create a proactive teaching-learning environment. This environment allows both teachers and students to learn about their respective subject areas in innovative and engaging ways. Technology-based teaching and learning methods offer various interesting avenues for exploration, incorporating educational tools and resources that cater to diverse learning styles and preferences. This research aims to investigate the Pedagogical Approach of E-learning for effective teaching and learning in Northeast Polytechnics of Nigeria. Questionnaires were used to gather information and analysed them based on available data. The finding of the research is that there is inadequate utilization of ICT resources as a pedagogy of teaching and learning in Northeast Polytechnics. Most of the challenges faced by teachers are to become digitally literate and the need for the Government or concerned authorities to integrate ICT into their curriculum.

Keywords: Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Pedagogy, E-learning, educational pedagogy.