Measuring Smart Education Readiness: A case of Nigeria

Abstract

In the contemporary information era, smart education is seen as an unavoidable option and an important educational trend development. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is becoming a crucial instrument for smart education, and it is incumbent on governments worldwide to rethink students' approaches to a smart classroom. Relying on published works, this article evaluated three important developments with the status of Nigeria for a successful smart education environment, which are information technology tools, funding for smart education and cultural/behavioral differences of learners. The study concluded that, while information technology tools are available in most Nigerian schools, they are not suitable for smart classrooms. Funding for smart education is still limited, and students' and instructors' attitudes toward learning with technology must improve in order to create a genuinely smart classroom.