Multimedia Technology for Enhancing Adult Learners’ Academic Performance at the Institute of Adult Education in Tanzania
Rehema Songambele
Institute of Adult Education, Tanzania
Email: songambeler@gmail.com
Abstract; The study aimed to examine the role of multimedia technology in enhancing learners’ academic development in adult education with two specific objectives: to explore the impact of multimedia technology on adult learners’ academic Development in Institute of Adult Education, and to determine ways to Improve Multimedia technology in Learners’ Academic Development. Qualitative case study was conducted at the Institute of Adult Education in Dar es Salaam. The study involved twenty participants who purposively selected. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussion and analysed thematically. The findings found that the use of multimedia technology in delivering adult education plays significant role hence it helps to broaden learners’ understanding and strengthen their confidence, it also makes the process of teaching and learning easier, moreover, it Saving time and reduce family conflicts. Despite the recognized importance of multimedia, this study found several challenges affecting its effective implementation, includingtechnical and systemic challenges in multimedia use, inadequate institutional infrastructure, internet connectivity challenges and high cost of internet bundles. The study further found that strategic investing in infrastructure, professional development for and reduction of internet access costs were determinants of successful multimedia integration. It concluded that multimedia technology largely depends on the availability of adequate infrastructure, equipment, appropriate knowledge, and reliable internet access. Without these pillars, multimedia integration will remain a theoretical concept. It is recommended that the use of multimedia be given priority to transition from a manual, face-to-face instructional approach to a modern system across all educational institutions.
