The conference, organized in collaboration with the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), which aims to bring together students, academics, researchers, policymakers, and technology providers to explore innovative approaches to digital learning will take place from May 14 to 16, 2025, at the NOUN Conference Centre in Abuja.

Christine Ofulue, Professor of Linguistics, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja, speaking during a Virtual media interaction on Thursday, highlighted the urgent need for responsive and innovative teaching and learning approaches amid rapid technological advancements and shifting societal demands.

She emphasized that while the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online learning, many institutions in Nigeria failed to fully adapt their content and teaching methods to suit the digital environment.

“What we see in many schools are digital replicas of physical classrooms, with little regard for the unique pedagogical approaches required for online education. This conference will expose participants to better ways of designing and delivering digital education to ensure it meets the needs of today’s learners.

“Technology should not just be an accessory to education; it should drive innovation in how we teach and learn. For instance, micro-credentials can provide learners with targeted skills for immediate application, yet this remains underexplored in Nigeria,” she explained.