Title of Article
Literacy and Communication Technologies: Distance Education Strategies for Literacy Delivery
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Author(s)
Aderinoye, Rashid
Abstract
This article examines the promotion of literacy through information and communication technologies (ICTs) and through various modes of distance learning. After a general discussion of these approaches, the article focuses on efforts towards reducing illiteracy in Nigeria through integrated strategies for literacy delivery and especially through distance learning. After highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of these measures, the author makes some suggestions on how to maximize their effectiveness in helping Nigeria to achieve the targets of the Education for All agenda and the Millennium Development Goals.
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Journal
International Review of Education
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