ENHANCING THE DIGITAL LITERACY OF STEAM TEACHER EDUCATORS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Digital literacy is now required by teacher educators to effectively function in the world of work. In
Nigeria, students are becoming more technologically inclined; therefore, Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Teacher Educators in Nigeria must leverage on the new technologies
both for their individual use and for pedagogy. Since Teacher education in Nigeria is to provide the
intellectual and professional background that will be adequate for teachers’ assignments, it becomes
imperative for STEAM Teacher Educators to comprehend fully, the concept of literacy, and the need to
become digital literate in today’s modern world. This paper examines the requirements, skills and
competencies necessary to enhance STEAM teacher educators’ digital literacy, so that the benefits which
ICT offers the field of education would be fully maximized, and the teaching learning process in Nigeria
would become effective and beneficial to all and sundry as obtained in today’s globalized and ICT
compliant society. This is possible when government and stakeholders provide ICT facilities, trainings and
re-trainings for STEAM Teacher Educators who also master the art of collaborating with others, sharing
professional information, contributing to germane online discussions and adapting to the ever dynamic
digital world.