Digitalization and Classroom Practices: An Effective Method of Improving Citizenship Education Standards

Digitalization and technology has invaded every sector of human life including the education sector. The digital revolution has left a huge impact on the way students communicate with each other, interact, access information and learn. The multiplier effect of digitalization also directly influences teaching of citizenship education as a subject that incarnates moral values to learners. The rapid digital advancement therefore puts to question the effectiveness of traditional teaching methods used in the teaching of citizenship education. From this background this paper attempts an understanding of the contributions of both the teacher and the student in improving citizenship education standards in a digitalized era. The paper employs a thematic analytical approach based on rigorous analysis on data collected. The findings reveal that digitalization provides an arrear of benefits both to the student and the teacher. Learning within a digitalized classroom is made simple, participatory, ICT skills are acquired and the teacher reaches out to a larger global audience. Notwithstanding there exist a variety of huddles that need to be surmounted for digitalization of classroom practices to be effective.