Some
of the challenges of Media Technology according to Kanno and Onyechu (2009)
are:
1. Lack
of Expertise Knowledge on the Use of Media Technology: Majority of the teachers
in Nigerian schools are computer illiterates. This is a very big problem
militating against the use of Media Technology in commerce teaching.
2. Lack
of Computers in Nigerian Schools: In most schools there are no computers for
learners use, in some where they are available, and they are inadequate. A
situation where there is only one computer donated by a philanthropist in a
school makes one to wonder how the entire students can learn with only one
computer. In a situation where there is none, it means that none will be used
in the school for all round development of the child. Lamenting on the damages
done by lack of access to computer, Tuoyo (2007) stressed that inability to
access computers mean creating more social illiteracy and economic denial of
the right of children especially the exceptional children to fully participate
in the school system and in the society at large.
3. Lack
of Awareness of Instructional Values Media Technology Facilities: Teachers are
not aware of the instructional value of Media Technology facilities. This prevents
them for using them.
4. Teachers
Unwillingness to Integrate Media Technology in their Teaching: Most teachers
are unwilling to integrate Media Technology in teaching. Even if they are
computer literates, many prefer to use that knowledge of computer in making
business instead of using them in teaching.
5. Problem
of Electricity: Lack of electricity is another constraint militating against
the use of Media Technology in teaching. Since Media Technology facilities
require electricity for them to be functional, where there is no electricity
computers will be kept unused.
6. Inadequate
Fund: Fund refers to money needed for executing a project. Computers and other Media
Technology facilities are very expensive, when enough money is not available in
the school, Media Technology facilities will be seen as less important project.
7. Lack
of Personnel for Maintaining Media Technology Facilities: This is another
problem affecting the use of Media Technology in teaching. In Nigeria, few
people are available for maintaining Media Technology facilities. As a
consequence, when any of the accessories break down, the system will be packed
waiting for repair, which may take a very long time. On this ground, Mkpa
(2007) laments that the required personnel or manpower to maintain the system
are very much in short supply.
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