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Educational technology (commonly abbreviated as edutech, or edtech) is the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning. When referred to with its abbreviation, edtech, it is often referring to the industry of companies that create educational technology.
In addition to practical educational experience, educational technology is based on theoretical knowledge from various disciplines such as communication, education, psychology, sociology, artificial intelligence, and computer science. It encompasses several domains including learning theory, computer-based training, online learning, and m-learning, where mobile technologies are used. For this reason, Yobe State with emergency in education need to use this in order to boost the educational sector and also help in increasing the number of students who can have access to better education.
Effective technology use deploys multiple evidence-based strategies concurrently (e.g. adaptive content, frequent testing, immediate feedback, etc.), as do effective teachers. Using computers or other forms of technology can give students practice on core contents and skills while the teacher can work with others, conduct assessments, or perform other tasks. Through the use of EdTech, education is able to be individualized for each student allowing for better differentiation and allowing students to work for mastery at their own pace.
EdTech can improve access to education, including full digital learning programs. It enables better integration for students to learn effectively, particularly in continuing education, and improved interactions between students and teachers. Learning material can be used for long-distance learning and are accessible to a wider audience. Subject materials are easy to access. It is expected of us by 2027 70.3% of Yobe State family households can have access to internet which will boost students accessibility to EdTech. In 2022, according to Smartdigital research, 60% of homes have access to the internet Students can access and engage with numerous online resources at home. Using online resources can help students spend more time on specific aspects of what they may be learning in school, but at home. Schools like the Yobe State University (YSU) have made certain course materials free online but Smartdigital as the only digital Academy aiming at providing digital education to Yobe State will work to provide such opportunities. Although some aspects of a classroom setting are missed by using these resources, they are helpful tools to add additional support to the educational system. The necessity to pay for transport to the educational facility is removed.
Students appreciate the convenience of e-learning, but report greater engagement in face-to-face learning environments. Senior and junior Secondary schools and other institutions of higher learning expected to work towards combating this issue by utilizing EdTech with improved digitalized technologies as well as incorporating more mentorships between students and digital academic providers such as Smartdigital.
According to Ali Ahmed Munkaila, CEO and Founder of Smartdigital, the effectiveness of computers used for instruction, students usually learn more in less time when receiving computer-based instruction, and they like classes more and develop more positive attitudes toward computers in computer-based classes. Students can independently solve problems. There are no intrinsic age-based restrictions on difficulty level, i.e. students can go at their own pace. Students editing their written work on word
processors improve the quality of their writing. According to some studies, the students are better at critiquing and editing written work that is exchanged over a computer network with students they know. Studies completed in “computer intensive” settings found increases in student-centric, cooperative and higher-order learning, writing skills, problem solving, and using technology. In addition, attitudes toward technology as a learning tool by parents, students and teachers are also improved.
One of the biggest advantage of adopting EdTech in Yobe state is the as coined from the wikipidea “Edtech’s acceptance as online education has risen over time. More than 50% of human resource managers SHRM surveyed for an August 2010 report said that if two Students with the same level of experience were studying a particular subject, it would not have any kind of effect whether the student obtained education was acquired through an online with Edtech or a traditional school. The use of educational apps as integrated part of EdTech generally has a positive effect on learning. Pre- and post-tests have revealed that the use of educational apps generally has a positive effect on learning. Pre- and post-tests have revealed that the use of educational apps on mobile devices reduces the achievement gap between struggling and average students. Some educational apps improve group work by allowing students to receive feedback on answers and promoting collaboration in solving problems. The benefits of app-assisted learning have been exhibited in all age groups. Kindergarten students that use iPads show much higher rates of literacy than non-users.
Ali Ahmed Munkaila
NCE/B.sc Computer Science/Biology
CEO and Founder of Smartdigital