Qualitative Study on Application of Technological Innovations at Secondary School Level of Education in Nigeria: A Systematic Review

This paper dwelt on qualitative study on application of technological innovations at secondary school level of education in Nigeria: a systematic review. Over the years, teaching in schools has been done in the traditional way while learning by students and teachers alike was before now facilitated by traditional means. If the situation persists, how the nations’ educational system can compete with the rest of the world is a mirage. Lately, the narratives have changed with advancement in technology which have permeated every aspect of human life and economy as well. It thus created room for convenience, attractiveness and without no monopoly of knowledge as was the case in the past. The duo concepts of teaching and learning are interwoven and complex but central to the business of the educational system of any nation, including Nigeria. Teaching and learning are the embodiment of the nations’ educational system upon which other sectors of the economy relied upon. It is also the driving force upon which the objectives of our schools are accomplished. The paper therefore discuss the concepts of technology, curriculum innovation, teaching and learning; technological tools for teaching and learning in schools, use of technology in teaching and learning, importance of the use of technology in teaching and learning in schools and challenges to the use of technology in Nigerian schools. It further proffer solutions to the challenges identified such as provision of alternative source of power supply, provision of technological tools to teachers and students at subsidized rate, mandatory provision of technological tools before resumption to schools among others. Keywords; Innovation, Learning, Schools, Teaching and Technology