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3. To what extent does the role of technology as a conduit that changes academic curricula

impact student learning outcome at tertiary institutions?

Review of Literature

The study of technology as a Segway to supporting knowledge construction forms the

main theme of this paper. The literature review will expand on knowledge construction with

specific discussions on (1) the impact of technology on students learning outcomes; (2) how the

students are learning the materials; (3) when and where the students are learning the instructional

materials; and (4) summarizing the importance of technology and its requirements as a facilitator

that harnesses technology in supporting knowledge construction in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

The Impact of Technology on Student Learning Outcomes

The traditional teaching modality has consistently emphasized content which allows for

the usage of textbooks, conference articles and mimeographs used by instructors during

instructions. These materials are likened to as instructional tools for accomplishing lectures and

other formal learning activities programed to achieve measurable learning outcomes. In support

of this understanding, Oliver (2002) opined that “for many years academic courses have been

written around textbooks, teachers have taught through lectures and presentations interspersed

with tutorials and learning activities designed to consolidate and rehearse the content. However,

in present time classroom driven by technological innovation support systems, the instructional

modality in the classroom has changed. The contemporary classroom settings are more leaning

towards curricula that promote competency and performance, thereby laying more emphasizes

on capabilities. This paradigm shift in instructional method lean more towards how the learning

outcomes will be used than what it is.

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