Challenges and Prospects of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching Technical Education towards Globalization
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2014
Authors
Olabiyi, O. S.
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A Publication of Information Science Reference an imprint of IGI Global
Abstract
The relevance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the field of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TV ET) cannot be overemphasized in the knowledge-based and globalized society. The world of works is in as continuous a state of change as ICT itself, thus posing more challenges to the workers in the 21st century and the institutions responsible for their preparation. Therefore, this chapter discusses the challenges and prospects of ICT in teaching TVE towards globalization. The chapter points out clearly the meaning, philosophy, and objectives of TVET, concept and types of [CT, the need for effective utilization of ICTs and its role in TVET, the challenges and solutions to the effective utilization of lCTs in TVET, and the prospect of using ICT in teaching TVET. The chapter concludes by suggesting solutions for proper planning, management, and effective utilisation of [cn resources ill TVET.
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Staff publications
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Information and communication technologies , Technical vocational education , Globalization , Teaching
Citation
Olabiyi, O. S. (2014). Challenges and prospects of information communication technology (ICT) in teaching technical education towards globalisation. Effects of Information Capitalism and Globalisation on Teaching and Learning.