EVALUATION OF THE USE OF ICT IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESSES ADMIST COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ADULT LITERACY CENTRES IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPRECTS

This study evaluated the use of ICT in the teaching and learning processes amidst pandemic in Adult Literacy Centres in Oredo Local Government Area. The population of the study comprised of facilitators and adult learners in three Adult literacy centres in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The study comprised a sample of 120 respondents (25 facilitators and 95 learners), who were selected using the simple random selection method technique. Five research questions were raised, and the questionnaire research instrument was used. The questionnaire comprised of 20 items to enable the proper analyses and evaluation of the research question raised. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using the test-retest method. Data collection was analysed using simple percentages. The anaylsis reviewed that Adult Literacy Centres made use of minimum ICT equipment and mediums to aid the teaching and learning processes of the Adult Learners. It also revealed that facilitators in Adult Literacy Centres should be trained on the use of ICT gadgets and equipment to enable sustainable use and continuous teaching and learning. There should also be the conscious involvement and integration of ICT in Adult Literacy Centres especially because of the still present COVID19 virus Pandemic.