Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching Metalwork Shop Practice Colleges in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper attempts lay framework for ICT integration to the teaching and learning of Metalwork shop practice in technical colleges as a result of the rapid technological innovations which require students to develop multiple skills to function in workplaces. One way to gaining skills for todays’ competitive society is through a modern learner-centred ICT. This paper considers the need to integrate ICT into the teaching and learning process under the concept of ICT, the meaning of metalwork shop practice, benefit of ICT integration in teaching MSP. The research used the Four-D Model which follows syntax of define, design, develop and disseminate.  The study also discusses the two stages of the approaches of ICT integration and teaching and learning models and the principles of ICT integration in school.  It was recommended that Cross River State government should establish ICT laboratory in each of the technical colleges, equip them properly, train teachers on the use of ICT resources in teaching and provide steady electricity for the successful operation of the resources