THE CHANGING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, EMERGING INNOVATIONS AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILTIES OF LECTURERS

Abstract

Given the changes brought on by information and communication technolgy, a shift from traditional to electronic and online education is gaining acceptance. The majority of students are likewise following technological norms.  Therefore, it is  important for educators who are regarded as mentors by students to learn technology so that they can teach students who, although having a passion for technology, may not be able to use it effectively. Literature and other sources of evidence were reviewed before drawing conclusions. This paper examined change management techniques for implementing new technology and identified certain strategies to use to guarantee that lecturers are giving the appropriate leadership in the evolving learning environment. Four strategies for change management were considered. They are: Rational-empirical Strategy, Normative-Re-educative Strategy, Power- Coercive Strategy and Environmental-Adaptive Strategy. Additionally, the crucial areas where faculty must exercise leadership were covered , including team building abilities, cohesion for knowledge creation, emotional quotient, communication abilities, use of ICT for learning and problem-solving and innovation.  The transitional phases of change were also covered in the paper. The Beginnings , the Neutral Zone and the Ending Stage are these. It was mentioned that lecturers must always update themselves to be relevant.