Maximizing the Use of Multimedia for Effective Teaching and Learning in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions
Journal Title: International Journal of Management Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
This paper examines the numerous benefits Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) such as multimedia that improve the quality and quantity of teaching and learning in tertiary institutions. Furthermore, the paper reveals the challenges encountered and how multimedia facilitates teaching and learning in various ways that include: active, collaborative, creative and evaluative learning. However, the challenges were also outlined such as Lack of maintenance of ICTs facilities, Non-inclusion of ICT programmes in teachers’ training curricula, non- chalant attitudes 0f management staff, Cost of equipment, Lack of qualified ICT personnel, Non reliability of electricity supply, Lack of enabling environment, Inadequate and irregular funding of ICT initiatives and so on. The paper concludes the application of multimedia in our tertiary institution is paramount so as to achieve academic excellent. It was finally recommended that our institution of learning should include the innovation brought by the imaging new ICTs technologies to enable us realize the national goals.
Authors and Affiliations
Abdulrahman Saidu, Anthony J. Ukwumonu, Buba M. Soba, Salawu Akeem
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