EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Abstract: In this study, our focus was to carryout  a critical analysis on Educational Technology For Lifelong Learning And Sustainable Development. The study specifically was aimed at discussed the concepts educational technology, lifelong learning and sustainable development in detail. The paper also described how instructional media and technologies can be employed to facilitate lifelong learning, and by implication, sustainable development. Some challenges facing the use of educational technology for lifelong learning and sustainable development have been pointed out.

The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants in the study. A total of 80 responses were validated from the enrolled participants where all respondent are active staff in the Federal ministry of Education Abuja office.

From the result, the Pearson correlation coefficient, r, value of 0.821 was positive and statistically significant at (p< 0.000) same as 0.822. This indicates that educational technology (EDT), lifelong learning (LIL) will result in sustainable development (SDEV). also the second hypothesis showed that the Pearson correlation coefficient, r, value of 0.721 was positive and statistically significant at (p< 0.000) same as 0.722. This indicates that instructional media (INS), lifelong learning (LIL) will result in sustainable development (SDEV).The paper concludes with recommendations such as: the fiscal provision for instructional facilities in educational institutions should be increased so that the technology needs of the institutions can be adequately met, and government should organize technology awareness seminars and workshops for educators on how to overcome techno-phobia.