Impact of Information and Communication Technology on the Management of Entrepreneurship Education in Kogi State

Abstract

Information and communication technology is a phenomenon that is affecting every aspect of human endeavour. It has contributed in making the world a global enclave via the diverse tools it has provided. This paper discussed the emerging issues in ICT such as the concept of information communication technology (ICT), common types of information communication technology (ICT) gadgets, the concept of entrepreneurship, and role of information communication technology (ICT) in entrepreneurship education. Also discussed were objectives of entrepreneurship education, management of entrepreneurship education, the significance of information communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning process, and challenges bedeviling information communication technology (ICT) utilization in Nigerian schools. The Theory of technology acceptance was adopted because it is most appropriate for the study. In order to achieve the desired result, the writer exploited internet searches and documentary sources in the collation of data. Findings show that there is poor level of students’ knowledge of information communication technology (ICT) in the learning of entrepreneurship education subjects in schools. There is also lack of information communication technology (ICT) infrastructural facilities. It was concluded among others that information communication technology (ICT) supported education enhances the attainment of values, skills, and abilities which would empower students for positive and permanent change in behavior, especially in this era of globalization. The paper recommended that, government should support teachers and management of schools in the sensitization of students in information communication technology (ICT) facilities for instructional purpose. Also, there should be adequate provision and maintenance of information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructural facilities.