The Vice-Chancellor of Kogi State University, Kabba, Prof. Kehinde Eniola, has urged lecturers to embrace and leverage technology-driven teaching.
The academic noted that technology has disrupted various fields in recent times, and the best approach for those in academia is to align with and begin using technology to their advantage.
He made this statement at the annual lecture of the School of Science of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, held at the main campus of the institution on Friday.
This was outlined in a statement issued on Sunday by the Head of Media and Publicity of OAUSTECH, Mr Paul Adeagbo.
The lecture, titled: ‘Aligning with the Axioms of Innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution,’ focused on how modern technology can enhance academic practices.
He said, “Online registration, lectures, assignments, project writing, oral presentations, grading, processing of results, open communication, and interaction should be well-explored by 21st-century scholars, leveraging cloud-based learning using Google Workspace, flipped classrooms, gamification, and project-based learning.
“These are stark realities and unforgettable lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic and global developments, through continuous technological advancement in an ever-changing and dynamic world. Lecturers should prepare students to become not just knowledge consumers, but future-ready individuals who can adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world shaped by technology.”
He also urged students to demand technology-based education from their teachers, stressing that lecturers today should be “technologically savvy, adapting to the demands of this period, embracing digital literacy, using technology for lessons, being digital enthusiasts and migrants, and staying updated on the latest advancements in their fields and integrating them into their teaching.”
In his welcome address, the Dean of the School of Science at OAUSTECH, Prof. Soji Fakoya, explained that the aim of the lecture was to adequately equip scholars at the university with essential tools for aligning with the axioms of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), as the world is constantly changing and requires constant adaptation.
“Let us embrace the disruptive spirit of 4IR by harnessing the power of technology, data collection, and collaboration to reshape our future. Together, we will drive progress, foster inclusivity, and human-machine collaboration, unlock new possibilities, and build a more promising future,” Fakoya concluded.
