Shaping The Future of Teacher Education Through Information and Communication Technology

Authors

  • Ochigbo Esther Ehi

    Planning, Research and Statistics Department, NCCE, Abuja

  • Josephine Abuya

    Language Department, Government Secondary School Karshi Abuja

How to Cite

Ehi , O. E. ., & Abuya , J. . (2025). Shaping The Future of Teacher Education Through Information and Communication Technology. SPC Journal of Education, 6(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.14419/526bya89

Received date: April 28, 2025

Accepted date: May 31, 2025

Published date: June 10, 2025

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14419/526bya89

Keywords:

Teacher Education; Information and Communication Technology; Pedagogical Practices; Digital Equity; Professional ‎Development

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) now transforms the way training occurs for future teachers and impacts their classroom teaching practices. This research analyzes how ICT introduces new potentials that enhance educational meth-‎ods and developer teaching abilities and promote equitable learning spaces. This study investigates the transformative effects that virtual classrooms, combined with mobile learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, and Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) platforms, have on teacher education programs. The complete implementation ‎of ICT as a learning solution faces significant obstacles due to digital inequality difficulties, besides technical barriers and ‎educational training readiness among teachers. This research emphasizes the requirement for professional training pro-‎grams that help instructors develop abilities for applying technology effectively throughout their training strategies. The ‎paper examines modern developments by asking for both beneficial influences and obstacles to implementing ICT systems ‎that will shape teaching practice of the future through clear implementation plans‎.

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How to Cite

Ehi , O. E. ., & Abuya , J. . (2025). Shaping The Future of Teacher Education Through Information and Communication Technology. SPC Journal of Education, 6(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.14419/526bya89

Received date: April 28, 2025

Accepted date: May 31, 2025

Published date: June 10, 2025