Emerging challenges and remedies in integrating digital technologies in teaching and learning of industrial technical education in colleges of education in North Central Nigeria

This study examined the emerging challenges and remedies for integrating digital technologies (DTs) in the teaching and learning of Technical Education in Colleges of Education (CoEs) in North Central Nigeria. Four research questions and four null hypotheses guided the investigation. A total of 269 respondents were used for the study. A 48-item questionnaire was employed for data collection, with reliability analysis yielding a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.87, indicating high internal consistency. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test statistics. Findings revealed that inadequate ICT infrastructure, unstable power supply, poor internet connectivity, limited technical support, and low digital literacy constitute the main challenges to DT integration. Basic digital devices are moderately available, while advanced tools and students’ personal devices are largely lacking. Current practices and strategies were moderately effective, but students are not fully autonomous in using digital tools. It is recommended that coordinated infrastructural, instructional, and policy interventions, including support from regulatory bodies and support from key stakeholders, be implemented to enhance the effective integration of digital technologies in Technical Education.