ICT in Teaching and Learning Physics: Prospects and Challenges in Nigerian Educational Sector

Yusuf Ahmad Yunusa¹ , Zainab Yusuf Lambisa² , Fatima Umar Yarima³

Section:Review Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.7 , Issue.1 , pp.9-11, Oct-2019

Online published on Oct 31, 2019

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Abstract :
Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become common place entities in all aspects of life. The use of ICT such as Internet applications, CD-ROMs, video technology and various computer attachments and software programs have caused many changes in society. This paper reviewed various applications of ICT in effective teaching and learning of physics education; problems militating against using ICT in science education was highlighted. Suggestion was made for government to establish a well furnished ICT laboratories in all schools and many more

Key-Words / Index Term :
ICT, learning, teaching, physics, education

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