INTEGRATING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATIONN IN NEGERIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

Globally, the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the past decades has been enormous. ICT plays a crucial role in socio-economic development and in bringing the world together as a global village. Indeed, in today’s knowledge based economy, a completely new set of skills are required. Developing countries need to respond to demand for strategies to prepare the youth for the competitive opportunities driven by information and communication technology. The adoption of ICT and its integration in teaching and learning have met challenges. This paper highlights the prospects of integrating ICT in STM Education, the conditions for ICT integration in Education, Challenges of ICT-driven education in Nigeria and the ICT initiatives in Nigerian educational system. Among the recommendations made include adequate funding of ICT-driven initiatives in the education sector and a sound policy environment which encourages investment in ICT.