Synopsis of Benefits and Challenges of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Adult Education

Madaki Yusuf Muhammad, Uba Yakubu, Alao Modupe Mopelola

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The paper highlighted some of the benefits and the challenges facing the use of information, communication and technology (ICT) in adult education. Therefore, the paper being conceptual in nature gives some clarification regarding the terms of ICT and as well as adult education. The findings revealed that, opportunities for more adult-leaner-centred teaching, equipping the adult educator with new sources of information and knowledge, participation in economy related development, and encouraging self-directed learning, among others are benefits of ICT in adult education. The findings also indicated that, challenges facing the use of ICT in adult education are several kinds. Some are related to the adult facilitators, some to the adult learners and others to the learning centers.


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