ROLE OF ICT TOOLS IN ANDRAGOGY

In contrast to other educational theories, Andragogy makes use of the adult learners own life experiences to
teach and facilitate learning. Andragogical techniques work best when they can be used with ICT which foster
self-directed learning in the form of collaborative and experiential learning environments. When using ICT tools
in Andragogy, the principles of Andragogy should be considered.ICT tools are used to provide the resources
and learning materials required to motivate adult learners. There are numerous platforms that offer free apps,
books, and video content which assist adult learners in their learning environment. During COVID-19 crisis
ICT tools help adult learners to continue learning without facing much difficulty throughout the pandemic. This
paper focuses on the essentials of ICT in Andragogy for adult literacy.