The Importance of Integrating Information and Communication Technology into Higher Institution of Lerning: Implication for Effective Service Delivery.

Abstract

The importance of integrating information and communication technology into higher institutions of learning cannot be overemphasized considering the need to enhance efficiency and effectiveness to capture new ways of knowledge, actualization of power to every individual in the school, community, society and Nigeria at large. Changes in the economic and social fundamentals calls for transformation in the skills, attitudes and capabilities of the masses in the country. Today, more than over before in history, the wealth and poverty of nations depend on the quality of higher institutions. Higher institution is the driving force for economic and social development of any nation. Considering this, it is important to find ways to make higher institutions of learning good quality, accessible and affordable to all, using the latest information and communication technologies. It is against this background the paper identified and explained four main rationales tor the introduction of information and communication technology into higher institutions of learning, explained e-learning through information and communication technologies, benefits of information and communication technologies in higher institutions of learning, and above all explained possible drawbacks of information and communication technology in higher institution of training. Conclusions and recommendations were made which include that government at all level should provide adequate funds for information and communication technologies in higher institutions of learning and that care should be taken to influence the attitude and beliefs of stakeholders in the country.