Ineffective Integration of Digital and Technological Education Tools in Teaching Adult Education Literacy Programmes in Borno State, Northern Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward

This study examined possible problems associated with the ineffective
integration of digital and technology education tools in the teaching of adult
education literacy programmes in Borno State, Nigeria. The State had
experienced years of deadly attacks from the Boko-Haram insurgents. The
effects of the insurgency have almost paralysed its socio-economic, political
and educational structures. The study focused on the impact of learning
outcomes among the adult learners, instructors, availability of digital
infrastructure and problems associated with the ineffective integration of
digital and modern technological education tools in the teaching of adult
education literacy programmes in the State. A mixed methods approach
was adopted as the design for the study. The target population selected
for the study was only one hundred and ninety-one (191) participants who
were selected using the Krejcie and Morgan sampling table. The
questionnaire was the sole instrument used for data collection. The data
collected were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency count and
percentage. The findings of the study revealed that digital technology had
significantly enhanced learning outcomes by improving learner
engagement, access to educational materials, and digital literacy skills.
However, barriers such as inconsistent internet connectivity, inadequate
usage of online platforms and poor maintenance of facilities have hindered
effective digital transformation in the adult education literacy centres in the
State. The study recommends that government agencies and educational
stakeholders should invest in tailored professional development
programmes for adult learners, instructors, and educators, focusing on
integrating digital and technology tools effectively into their programmes of
teaching practices.

Keywords: Digital, Technology, Integration, Basic Literacy Education.