SHOCKWAVES OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON EDUCATION AND THE ALTERNATIVE USE OF ICT IN ADAMAWA STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY, YOLA, NIGERIA
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COVID-19, education disruption, ICT, online learning, digital divide, Nigeria, pandemicAbstract
This study examined the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and explored the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an alternative tool for enhancing teaching and learning. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study was conducted at the Adamawa State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Yola, Nigeria, with a total of 172 respondents comprising 122 student nurses and midwives and 50 academic staff, selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a validated 16-item questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency counts and percentages. The findings revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted academic activities through school closures, extended study durations, and barriers to the teaching and learning process. Furthermore, results indicated that ICT tools such as e-learning platforms, videoconferencing, and internet-based applications are effective in enhancing teaching and learning. It is recommended that government and educational stakeholders commit to integrating ICT-based approaches into Nigeria's educational framework to ensure continuity of learning during future crises.References
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