Implications of Information and Communication Technology Revolution in Technical Vocational Education and Training in Post Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has continue to gain momentum with framework of potential efforts and strategies to boosts all facets of human endevour among which is acquisition of skills in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for life-skills and life learning that could lead to employment and job creation in today’s new economy. The impact of covid-19 has brought about many challenges that include changes in a way of life that affect work, relationship, economy, choice, education, business and many more. TVET has a greater role to play in making sure that its students and the existing technical workforces are giving appropriate training to remain employable in the new economy of post covid-19. Regrettably, Many graduates of TVET do not posses computer soft skills required for jobs success in post covid-19. This paper reviewed the VLEs currently in use for theory lessons and Artificial Intelligent (AI) as appropriate online technology that should be use for lesson delivery considering the nature of TVET and the resultant challenges of covid-19 pandemic. The paper also identified areas of application of AI in industries in which training is conducted in TVET. The paper recommended among others that TVET institutions should begin planning and commencement of AI programmes towards workforces upgrade for the new economy