HARNESSING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL INNOVATION IN SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHER EDUCATION

Abstract

In recent years, the integration of digital innovations in education has emerged as a promising strategy to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Digital learning plays many roles in education by enhancing students' education, lowering the cost of academic expenses and providing conveniences because of their high accessibility. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of digital innovation and the effectiveness of incorporating digital tools and resources alongside traditional teaching methods to improve student comprehension, performance, and overall outcomes in science education programs. The instrument used in this study was researchers designed structured questionnaire and a total of fifty students were randomly selected from 200 levels and 300 levels of the Department of Biology in Oyo state college of Education, Lanlae. Chi-square statistical analysis was employed. The data were analyzed at 0.05 level of significance. It was deduced from the research findings that there is a significant relationship between digital innovation method of learning in science education and students overall academic performance.It is therefore recommended that digital innovations should be integrated into teacher training programmes across all tears of educational sector in other to harness the potentials of technology to advance science education and drive sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.