Distance Learning Changing Education Scenario In Nigeria

Most of the individuals in Nigeria find it hard to go for a university degree because of many evident problems. We all know that the education scenario of Nigeria is not up to the mark. The universities there don’t have proper resources or even a suitable learning atmosphere. The lack of appropriate educators and the poor financial conditions of most of the residents there are some of the biggest hindrances in the field of education.

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Higher study, for the learners in Nigeria, is an expensive endeavour. There are many working professionals there who feel like getting another degree to gain proper knowledge but they find it hard for the increase in course fees. So, how can they cope up with this situation and how they can now polish their skills easily without even compromising with their present engagements?

Distance education is an answer!

Distance education had been a saviour for many around the globe and it can work wonders for the Nigerian residents as well. Technology has made its grip over the education sector and it has made one believe in the fact that quality education is not something which is out of reach from any individual. Now, even for the Nigerian learners, an online degree can act as a lifesaver. No matter how poor the college or university conditions are in Nigeria, the learners can always apply for a degree from some other country with just a few clicks on the web. The only thing he/she needs is a steady internet connection.

According to Yvonne Johnson, a Financial Analyst, the situation of mobile technologies and proper internet services is going to bloom this year. If this really happens, then the online learners present in Nigeria will be the most blessed ones. However, she is of the view that Nigeria still has a long way to go and to match up with the rest of the world. Although, she believes, that the infrastructure in Nigeria is quite well, still more applications has to be developed with local relevance.

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Distance learning in Nigeria

The nation of Nigeria has indeed taken a step ahead to improve the education scenario over there. The distance learning programmes which are offered to the Nigerian candidates from the various reputed worldwide universities have played a big role in the make-over of the education sector of Nigeria. This way, the learners in Nigeria have finally understood the importance of being knowledgeable and gaining a degree for oneself. No matter whether the learners need an undergraduate degree or a post graduate one, with the help of the distance learning programmes online, everything seems easy!

What's best about distance learning is that it helps students to complete higher studies with ease and convenience. Not only for the ones who need an university degree to further in career but online degrees also prove to be of great help for the working professionals in Nigeria. In order to strengthen their skills and expertise, they can now opt for an online degree and therefore, they will even be complimented at the workplace. This is how online education has been helping the learners around the globe and I am sure that it will help the Nigerian learners as well. 

Technologies that are Changing the Face of Education

Technology has taken the education sector to a different level making it accessible to people from all over the world. Technology has allowed people from different strata of society to receive and continue education. Technology trends have changed the face of education and continue to influence the sector in various ways. Technology has made education cheaper and well within reach. Here are a few technology trends that are making waves in the education sector, helping it to progress.

Massive Open Online Courses or MOOCs

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Education has become extremely expensive with colleges fees escalating to unreachable heights. This is the reason why students are dropping out of college or not attending them at all. This is where, MOOCs help out students who are keen to learn. MOOCs decreases learning costs and also make education available and accessible to a huge number of people. These courses have been around for quite some time but are gaining popularity as they are becoming accepted by more and more people. 

Big names in the education sector believe that MOOCs are the beginning of learning empowered by the internet for the future. These online courses are said to be the future of education that may impact the world in a huge way. These courses are yet to become a massive phenomenon but they are slowly getting there. This technological trend has great potential and can change the education sector for good making it easy for the world to attain education. 

Bring Your Own Device or BYOD

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This trend isn’t new but when it started out, very few educational institutions allowed or accepted the concept. However, these days, the concept is peaking as smartphones, tablets and phablets are becoming less expensive, therefore, attainable by most. Also, these days, takings these devices to educational institutions is accepted. 

This trend is becoming more and more acknowledged these days because it helps to enrich the learning experiences of students and also helps in increasing the productivity of teachers and instructors. These devices, tablets and smartphones, are taking the place of computers these days and they are improving the present technologies that are being applied. 

BYOD basically enhances existing technologies making them more acceptable and easier to use than before. Through this trend, learning is basically trying to shift from print to digital making it cheaper for the masses. 

Personalised Education

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A personal approach to education will work wonders for both students and teachers. Imagine a technology that will recognise a student’s need and suggest to the teachers ways to help them learn. Well, if you think this is just a figment of imagination, reconsider. IBM’s Personalized Education Through Analytics on Learning Systems or PETALS uses advance case management, predictive modelling, deep content analytics and machine learning to boost the learning and teaching process. This technology will add a personal touch to learning experiences and fulfil the needs of every single student. This technology will help bolster the performance of each and every student. 

Social Media

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Social media is an extremely important technology trend that has helped almost all sectors of business. This trend has also influenced the education sector a great deal, helping students do better. Already, one of the biggest examples is how teachers are using social networking sites like Facebook, to get to know their students better. Groups are created by teachers, on Facebook, to increase interaction with the students of the classroom. Colleges and universities are creating their own networks for students and even public networks that draw the attention of many students across the world.  The way social media is progressing, it will soon bring students from all corners of the world together discussing the education system or learning from each other’s courses. Social media can take connect education systems of the world. 

These technology trends are creating a stir in the education sector. These technologies will help simplify education needs of the students of the world. These trends are revolutionary in their own rights and can make a huge difference in the future. 

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