Problems and Prospects of Blended Learning in Nigerian Higher Education System: A Conceptual Paper

Abstract

This paper is aimed to examined the challenges and opportunities associated with blended learning in Nigeria's higher education system. The integration of technology into classroom teaching and learning has become ingrained in all levels of education. The concept of blended learning has gained traction in classroom teaching and learning as educators and students embrace incorporating technology into classroom activities. Blended learning in higher education has become necessary due to the global pandemic of COVID 19, which has made it mandatory to lockdown schools worldwide. These opportunities for overcoming obstacles presented by information and communication technology (ICT)cannot be overstated. It established a foundation for communicating with students online and through other means to prevent the obstruction of the school curriculum, particularly in the advanced technologies of the world. This paper provided an overview of the issues and research on blended learning in Nigeria's higher education system. Additionally, it identifies several significant impediments to implementing blended learning in Nigeria's higher education system. The paper made recommendations for resolving several factors that may impede the integration of information and communication technology into teaching and learning. This include the provision of essential facilities needed to establish a state of the arts blended learning in Higher Education system in Nigeria.