Educational Technology: An Imperative for Improving Education in Nigeria for National Development

Abstract

This paper examines the role of educational technology in improving the standard and quality of education in the country for national development. The paper examines education and its role in national development. The meaning of development, national development and its indicators were discussed which include economic, political and social development as the indices. Educational technology and its resources such as computers, projectors, audio-visual materials, chart, were identified. The roles of educational technology resources in promoting teaching and learning were also discussed. Challenges hindering the effective integration of educational technology resources in the classroom were identified such as funding, lack of professionals in the area, lack of enough resources and facilities were among the identified problems. Recommendations were made and conclusion was reached.