The Need for Digital Technologies in Education
The globalisation of education has necessitated the application of digital technologies. Online platforms are available for
conducting classes, sharing resources, doing the assessment and managing the day-to-day activities of academic
institutions. However, the use of these platforms was not always proactive. The COVID-19 Pandemic forced the
institutions to adopt the online teaching mode to sustain the education system. Developed countries were well equipped
to deal with this crisis. However, developing countries worked hard to meet this requirement. Digital technologies have
emerged as the saviour of education during that critical time.Discuss in detail ANY FIVE (5) ways in which Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has
positively impacted higher education.