Review

Uses of computer and its relevance to teaching and learning in Nigerian educational system

Bada, Tayo¹*, Adewole, Ajibade² and Olalekan, Ojedokun¹

¹Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

²Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology, Osun State College of Education, Ila-orangun, Nigeria.

*Corresponding author. E-mail: badatayo2@yahoo.com

Accepted 22 September, 2009

Abstract

This paper examined the uses of computer and its relevance to teaching and learning in Nigerian secondary schools. The need for computer education and its objectives in Nigerian educational system were identified and discussed. The roles the classroom teachers would play and the challenges they would have to face in using computer for instruction were also highlighted. Possible solutions were suggested to ensure successful implantation of computer education programme in Nigerian secondary schools.

Key words: Computer education, analog computer, digital computer, hybrid computer.