Leveraging computer technologies and instructional approaches to facilitate learning

Higher institutions are increasingly embracing the use of computer technologies in advancing education. Despite evidence pointing to the positive impact of computer technologies on teaching and learning, systematic research study on the role of teachers’ competencies in computer technologies integration is still not saturated in literature. Therefore, to achieve the full impact of computer technologies, facilitators should first be interested in the use of technology, acquire the necessary skills and expertise in its usage and understand the modalities in integrating technologies in their instructional designs. The study sought to investigate how computer technologies could be leveraged by teachers to facilitate learning. Using standard multivariate regression analysis, the study concluded that teachers have a high level of competencies, positive attitude and perception towards the integration of computer technologies and this has a positive significant effect on learning. It is recommended that teachers are encouraged to learn and given the necessary resources to abreast themselves with computer technologies to sustain their interest.