ID: 2023
Presenting Author: HAJARA SHUAIBU
Session: 664 - IAIA academia section: IA teaching and research in the age of misinformation and disinformation
Status: pending
Utilization of digital learning to facilitate course delivery in SPESSE-CE project offers better learning outcomes, though
influenced by determinants and challenges.
The Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Centre of Excellence (SPESSE-CE) is a project of the Federal Government of Nigeria supported by World Bank through the National Universities Commission (NUC) to bridge knowledge gap in three critical areas of procurement management, environment studies and social standards for both public and private sectors of the country. To achieve this goal, six centres each domiciled in a university of the country’s six geo-political zone were mandated to adopt the use of a digital learning platform in facilitating delivery of courses. The Learning Management System (LMS) of the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) established by National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigeria was recommended for usage. The utilization of digital learning platforms especially the LMS to facilitate course delivery across all Tracks of the project is an emerging trend in Nigerian universities, offering new opportunities for teaching and learning. However, the adoption, impact and or success of this initiative is influenced by various determinants such as infrastructural readiness, internet connectivity, digital literacy and socio-economic factors. Notwithstanding, the use of digital learning platforms in SPESSE-CE and Nigerian universities in general presents opportunities for enhanced accessibility, improved engagement and personalized learning potentially leading to increase in learning outcomes and preparation for the digital economy.
Hajara Shuaibu is a social impact specialist with degrees in development studies. She is the Deputy Centre Leader of World Bank SPESSECE in Ahmadu Bello University Zaria.
Coauthor 1: HASHIM MUHAMMAD SULEIMAN