Positive impact of Digital Technology on education in Kenya:
Enhanced Learning Experience: 98% of learners indicated that the internet helps meet their educational needs, and 84% of learners said that the internet makes learning more exciting.
Digital technologies have made complex ideas easier to understand for 71% of students, and 54% said it makes learning more engaging.
Improved Teaching Methods: Technology enables teachers to improve their teaching methods and tailor learning for their students.
Cost Efficiency: Schools have reported savings of Ksh120,000 for mobile data bundles. Schools also profit from technology by lowering the cost of physical teaching materials and increasing the efficiency of educational programs.
Academic Achievement: Recent studies have shown gains of 80 percent for reading and 90 percent for math when computers were used to assist in the learning process.
Time Efficiency: Multimedia instruction models, aided by digital learning, have been found to save more time by up to 30 percent compared with conventional teaching methods.
Digital Transformation: The integration of digital technologies impacts more than just students’ performance; it affects several other school-related aspects and stakeholders.
These impacts highlight the trans-formative role of digital technology in enhancing the quality of education in Kenya. However, it’s important to note that the successful integration of these technologies requires careful planning and implementation to ensure they are used effectively and efficiently.