Enhancing Faculty Effectiveness through ICT Tools: A Library Research-Based (LRB) Study
Keywords:
ICT in Higher Education, Artificial Intelligence in Teaching, Faculty Empowerment, Digital Pedagogy, Learning Management SystemsAbstract
The rapid advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), combined with innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has transformed higher education by facilitating blended, hybrid, and fully online learning environments. This Library Research-Based (LRB) study critically examines how various ICT and AI tools such as Learning Management Systems, virtual classrooms, interactive multimedia resources, automated assessment platforms, and AI-driven teaching assistants enhance teaching effectiveness and empower faculty. Key findings highlight that these technologies promote collaborative learning, increase student engagement, improve instructional clarity, and support continuous professional development for educators.
However, the study identifies several challenges that persist, particularly in developing educational settings. Issues such as insufficient institutional support, resistance to technological change, infrastructure limitations, and a lack of digital skills remain significant obstacles. To address these challenges, the research underscores the necessity for educational institutions to facilitate the integration of ICT and AI by implementing structured training programs, providing robust technical support, improving digital infrastructure, and establishing clear policy frameworks.
Additionally, the study advocates for the inclusion of digital literacy programs and the application of pedagogical frameworks like TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) and SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) to ensure effective technology integration. Ultimately, the review concludes that with appropriate institutional backing, ICT and AI hold substantial potential to enhance teacher performance and foster academic success
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