INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENHANCING PERFORMANCE OF TEACHING STAFF IN SELECTED DEPARTMENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

The study examined into information and communication technologies for enhancing performance of teaching staff in selected departments in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. The research design is qualitative in which related literature was reviewed.  The paper discussed information and communication technologies in the light of availability of information and communication tools, utilization of the ICTs, challenges of use ICTs and the concept of Lecturer performance.  Availability was viewed in the sense of not just having the facilities available but the ability of the Lecturer to use the available digital tools.  From the reviewed scholarly literature the paper suggested that government should embark on massive training and retraining of Lecturer in public tertiary institutions in Rivers State in Rivers State, while the lecturers themselves should brace up for self development to cope with the contemporary world of education.