ICT as Tool, Tutor and Tutee in Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State: A Panacea for Effective Instructional Process in Science Education

Abstract

In the face of growing challenges in science education—ranging from insufficient laboratory facilities to limited instructional resources—tertiary institutions in Cross River State must embrace innovative pedagogies. This paper explored the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool, tutor, and tutee, and its transformative potential for effective science instruction. ICT as a tool facilitates visualization of abstract concepts through simulations and multimedia; as a tutor, it enables personalized, self-paced learning via digital platforms; and as a tutee, it empowers students to engage in creative knowledge construction through programming and content generation. Drawing from recent research and practical applications in Nigerian institutions, the paper argues that ICT can bridge instructional gaps, enhance student engagement, and improve academic outcomes in science disciplines. It concludes that for ICT to serve as a panacea for science education, institutions must invest in infrastructure, build educator capacity, and implement sustainable digital policies aligned with national education frameworks

Keywords: ICT, Tool, Tutor, Tutee, Tertiary Institutions, Panacea, Effective Instructional Process

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/16-9-02

Publication date:August 31^st 2025