Speaker
Description
Musa, A. H.
Federal University of Education Zaria
hamzamusa434@gmail.com
Track: Digital Pedagogy and Teaching Innovation
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR BLENDED LEARNING STRATEGIES AND THE USE OF SMART PHONE -MEDIATED INSTRUCTION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA
BY
ALIYU HAMZA MUSA PhD
FACULTY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONS, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION ZARIA, NIGERIA
Abstract
Technology is an inevitable tool for blended learning strategies instruction for the use of smart phone - mediated instructions in Nigerian tertiary institutions to improve interactivity and bridging the gap of accessibility holds the key factor. For this singular reason the value and relevance of integrating smart phones to the sustenance and improvement of instruction cannot be over emphasized.The paper explores the concept of blended learning strategies, concept of smart phone mediated instruction,It discuss the strategies for integrating blended learning and smart phone mediated instruction. The paper posits that smart phone - mediated instruction as an offshoot of the techological growth of the 21st century is not useful for teaching alone but also for studying and learning in and outside the classroom, It can also be applicable in basic instruction, classroom enrichment, accelerated learning, distance education, global student collaboration, communication and for professional development.The application of smart phone are also espoused and the benefits of using smart phone for instruction was explained.some of the barriers of the adoption of blended learning and smart phone - mediated instruction comprising; policies, technological, behavioral and resource based. Recommendations that will lead to acceptance, understanding and good practices that can also bring success in innovative emerging technological instruction process are proffered.
key words : Technology,Blended learning, strategies, smart phone - mediated instruction