The Role of ICT in Project-Based Learning: A Literature Review

Abstract

The term project-based learning refers to the involvement of a group of students for completing a project in achieving deep understanding and therefore getting different learning outcomes. One of the major challenges of preparing for PBL is to ensure that students have adequate research resources and are prepared to conduct their research and connect with mentors. ICT is an established acronym for the word Information and Communication Technology used widely as different forms for multi-purposes. It includes several innovations and technological tools used to interact, distribute, store and handle data. Use of ICT in colleges by students and teachers have now become a requirement because it could be used to improve the performance of effective teaching and learning in any tertiary institutions. This paper provides a discussion regarding using Project-based learning in teaching through the application of ICT, and the need for PBL. Finally, this paper proposes some recommendations for the growth of ICT knowledge in the teaching practice of the institution.