The Ahmadu Bello Uni
versity (ABU), Zaria, is gradually and systematically replacing the analogue learning and teaching modes with 21st century information and communication technology mode, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha said.
The Vice-Chancellor, Mustapha, said this on Tuesday at the 2014/2015 matriculation of students at the main campus, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State.
“We will continue to provide you with new revolutionary and state-of-the-art learning and teaching modes, skills and internet communication facilities to facilitate e-learning delivery.
“Our ultimate goal is to gradually and systematically replace the analogue teaching and learning mode with 21st century ICT learning mode, to improve access to information and aid teaching and research.
“This is now the global best practice in learning delivery. Ultimately, we will replace exercise books with laptops and iPads and analogue practice of writing examination with computer-based test,” he said.
Mustapha warned the matriculating students not to allow themselves to be used as agents of destruction by some groups or individuals.
“As new students into the university, you must be careful with campus life, endeavour to shun cultism, examination malpractice, indecent dressing and alcoholism among other forms of social vices,”he said.
He advised them to be tolerant, accommodating and peace promoters, to pave way for sustainable harmonious relationship among themselves.
The Tide reports that a total of 9,784 students were matriculated.