Speaker
Description
Usman, K.
Jigawa State College of Education and Legal Studies, Ringim
kabiruyankwashi@gmail.com
Track: Digital Pedagogy and Teaching Innovation
Jigawa State College of Education and Legal Studies Ringim
Kabiru Usman
kabiruyankwashi@gmail.com
08065364881
The role of digital innovation in higher education on human capital development in 21st century Nigeria
Abstract
In meeting the requirements of the entire work the study examine the role of digital innovation in higher education as a tool of human capital development in 21st century Nigeria.Despite increase number of investment in educational technology (EdTech)and digital learning policies, the connection between higher education digital innovation and tangible human capital outcome such as graduate employability, digital literacy and entrepreneurial capacity remain under explore in the Nigerian context.This research work address that gap by investing how digital innovations (such as virtual laboratories, learning management systems, online assessment tools,and industry linked digital platforms) adopted in Nigeria higher education schools in the past two decades this has influenced the quality and relevance of the graduates entering the labour market.The study objectives is to identify the types and levels of digital innovations adopted in the higher education schools in Nigeria be it conventional or private schools and to assess the relationship between students' awareness of these innovations and to analyze institutional and infrastructural barriers limiting the effectiveness of digital innovation for human capital development. The methodology employed in the study was a quantitative method of data collection through documented literature and other available sources. The research findings revealed that basic digital tools such as internet access, email communication, and online lecture notes are recognized as tools used for widespread advanced innovations.
Keywords: Digital innovation, higher education, human capital development.