Affiliation:
1. St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Tanzania
2. United States International University – Africa (USIU), Kenya
3. Kasese Secondary School, Tanzania
4. Technical University of Kenya, Kenya
Abstract
As an often overlooked topic in the teaching profession, digital technologies in education are gaining recognition worldwide. Moreover, a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic has an intense effect on digital technology in education. Due to digital technology affordability and flexibility, the use of digital technology in developing countries in Africa has reportedly not been well implemented as a result of a lack of preparedness. Literature shows that many African educational institutions still use traditional and outdated teaching and learning practices. Grounded on the personal experiences of the authors as educators, this chapter seeks to challenge traditional teaching and learning approaches that promote gatekeeping and navigate barriers to effective learning. The chapter discusses various technological approaches such as learning management system (LMS), Canvas, Zoom Classroom, Google Classroom, Mentimeter, Seesaw, and Padlet. Conditions for digital tools, their pedagogical features, and how they work to ensure effective teaching in this fast-developing world have been included.