THE USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA FOR COMMUNICATION IN NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
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During the start of the dreaded COVID-19 lockdown, there was an abrupt transition from traditional methodology involving face to face teaching to online mode of instruction. This new mode of instruction posed serious challenge to traditional pedagogical tools to support an online educational environment: these tools posed serious challenges for teachers, students, the general public including parents. This article explores the benefits, and implications of digital media and communication in education in Nigeria. Lack of motivation, lesser attention span, too many distractions, lack of facilities, unawareness of specially-abled children, technical issues, health issues, lack of productivity, poor time management, and increased dependency were identified as the challenges of digital media and communication in education in Nigeria. Digital media and communication has influenced the life of students in several ways as it enhances their academic performance. This paper recommends that the Federal Government of Nigeria should be pragmatic in her approaches and must provide the required technical facilities such as laptops, Ipads and other smart devices for teachers and students as this will embolden the use of digital learning facilities in schools; training and retraining workshops should be organised by school administrators, principals, Parent-Teachers-Association for both teachers and students on how to use these advanced technological facilities proficiently.
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