Research Article

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT AND CHILD-FRIENDLY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A POST-COVID REVIEW

Volume: 7 Number: 19 May 7, 2021
  • Esther Ololade Adekunle
  • Olaniyi Trust Ayodele
  • Tayo Ola George
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TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT AND CHILD-FRIENDLY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A POST-COVID REVIEW

Abstract

Over the years, education has been a source of sustainable development in many countries in the world. Unfortunately, even though it is a potent weapon for measuring a country's development, it has suffered setbacks resulting in poor quality education. Quality Education is a significant prerequisite for developing every country's one of the United Nations' sustainable development goals. According to the United Nations, every child is entitled to quality and accessible education equipped with skills useful for their future development. For a child to enjoy quality education regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, technology is necessary. Technology in education has helped solve many problems, making life-learning processes enjoyable and exciting for every child to learn. The adoption of technology in education comes with many advantages embedded in improving communication and research. However, some challenges have affected easy access to learning, which has led to low participation in educational activities. This study embraces the Modernization theory, which talks about the description and explanation of transformation processes from a simple traditional society to a more complex modern society in all spheres of life. Hence, this paper seeks to examine the challenges and impacts of technological advancement in education in Nigeria.

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References

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

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Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Esther Ololade Adekunle
Nigeria

Olaniyi Trust Ayodele
Nigeria

Tayo Ola George
Nigeria

Publication Date

May 7, 2021

Submission Date

February 2, 2021

Acceptance Date

April 27, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 7 Number: 19

DOI

https://doi.org/10.18769/ijasos.876889

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA84LP45RM

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Adekunle EO, Ayodele OT, George TO (May 1, 2021) TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT AND CHILD-FRIENDLY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: A POST-COVID REVIEW. IJASOS- International E-journal of Advances in Social Sciences 7 19 160–168.

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