Effects of Technology-Assisted Learning on Students’ Learning in the Chadian Education System

Abstract

It is undeniable fact that technology plays a critical role in the growth of today's nations. The demand of today, technology cannot be blotted out.  Technology lays pressure on demand in every aspect of our daily life. One key area is education. Different software, technological approaches, technological pedagogies, and methods are evolving just to facilitate teaching and learning. The study, therefore, sought to find out whether Technology Assisted Learning (TAL) improves students learning in the Chadian Education system? As a result, there will be simple access, high-quality teaching and learning, infrastructure, and managerial efficiency. Despite this, many academic institutions have yet to fully appreciate the promise of TAL in teaching and learning. The investigation was conducted using a mixed technique approach. A questionnaire was utilized to gather information from 288 respondents: 108 lecturers and 180 students from Ndjamena University. Interviews were also held with 4 management and ICT professionals. According to the study's findings, TAL has not been widely integrated into Ndjamena University's learning activities. Frequent power fluctuations, a lack of maintenance, poor internet speed, a lack of pedagogical models for how to utilize TAL in teaching and learning, and inadequate ICT skills of lecturers and students to fully integrate ICT were some of the issues noted. To help practical integration of TAL in teaching and learning, the research advised that, ICT training for lecturers and students is key. ICT infrastructure provision and maintenance, as well as ICT service delivery, should be prioritized. The complete implementation and usage of ICT facilities and services will not only transform teaching and learning at N’djamena University, but it will also help lecturers and students improve their intrinsic scientific inquiry mind and critical thinking talents. There is also the need to call on stakeholders such as IT service providers and the government to support the institution.

Keywords: Technology-Assisted Learning,   Students, Learning, Chadian Education System

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/13-3-07

Publication date: January 31^st 2022