ICT AS AN INNOVATIONAL CATALYST FOR TEACHING METALWORK TECHNOLOGY

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Abstract Enhancing the quality of education through the diversification of contents, methods and promoting experimentation, innovation, dissemination, sharing of information and best practices as well as policy dialogue are strategic objective in education. The objectives of the review are to determine the role of ICT in teaching metalwork technology and to suggest modern approach such as Blended Learning model in teaching the subject. The review also examined the urgent need for a modern school workshop that comprises Computer-Aided Instruction (CAI), Computer-Aided Design (CAD), and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) that should enhanced teaching and learning process in metalwork technology. Consequently, the paper outlined some of the challenges facing metalwork teacher. It was recommended that training and re-training of technical teachers should be encourage by the colleges, particularly in ICT and Blended Learning as well as interactive teaching methods, networks and the sharing of best practices among the academic staff.

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