Survey of Educational Technology Resources in Nomadic Schools in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria

This study surveys the availability and use of educational technology resources in nomadic schools in Adamawa State, North East Nigeria. Nomadic education programmes were established to provide formal schooling for the children of Fulani cattle herders and other migratory communities, yet these schools remain among the most resource-deprived educational institutions in Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed with a sample of 30 nomadic school teachers and 10 education officers from the Adamawa State Nomadic Education Programme across Mubi, Ganye, and Yola Local Government Areas. An observation checklist and structured interview guide were used to assess availability of instructional materials, audio devices, and any form of digital technology. Findings confirm severe resource deficits, with most schools lacking even basic audio equipment, functional radio receivers, or printed supplementary materials. None of the sampled schools possessed any form of digital device for instructional use. Teachers cited inadequate funding, frequent school relocation due to pastoral movement patterns, and absence of electricity as compounding barriers. The study recommends that the Federal Government's Nomadic Education Commission develop a tailored low-power, mobile educational technology kit designed for nomadic contexts, incorporating solar-powered radios, offline digital content devices, and culturally contextualised audio-visual materials. Keywords: nomadic education, educational technology, Adamawa State, resource deficit, North East Nigeria