Integrating Advanced ICT Tools for Promoting Student Engagement and Academic Performance in Malian Higher Education

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https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.jetia.002340


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Academic Performance, Digital Transformation, Higher Education, Integration of ICT, Student Engagement

Abstract

This work shows that the use of ICT in Malian Higher Education has significantly improved both student engagement and academic performance, with increases in the average GPA, graduation rate, and digital literacy. E-learning platforms, mobile apps, AI, and virtual reality offer transformative potential, but infrastructure gaps, inadequate faculty training, and pedagogical resistance remain barriers. Successful ICT integration requires more than technology deployment; it demands strong leadership, sustained funding, flexible teaching practices, and contextually relevant, mobile-friendly approaches. Private colleges are outperforming public institutions, revealing systemic inequalities that need policy intervention. To bridge the digital divide, efforts should focus on improving infrastructure, expanding digital skills training for community leaders, and revamping curricula to include digital literacy. Ultimately, unlocking ICT’s full educational potential depends on multi-stakeholder collaboration among policymakers, educators, tech providers, and students to build inclusive, sustainable learning ecosystems. Such initiatives will prepare Malian graduates for participation in the global digital economy.

Author Biographies

Drissa Kante, Zhejiang Normal University

is a doctoral student in Comparative Education at Zhejiang Normal University, China. His research focuses on educational equity, comparative education, and strategies to reduce disparities in access to quality education. He is particularly interested in education policy, school improvement, and sustainable educational development in West Africa. His scholarly work contributes to discussions on educational reform, inclusive learning environments, and evidence-based approaches to improving teaching quality and student outcomes. (email: kantedrissa25@gmail.com).

Youssouf Kayentao, Capital University of Economics and Business

is a doctoral student in Enterprise Management at the College of Business Administration, Capital University of Economics and Business, Beijing, China. His research interests include enterprise management, organizational strategy, innovation, and sustainable business development. He actively participates in international academic conferences and collaborative research initiatives. His work explores contemporary management practices and organizational performance, with particular attention to emerging economies and the challenges of business transformation in a globalized environment. (email: kayentaoy@gmail.com).

Akpaasou Daniel Terver, Zhejiang Normal University

is a doctoral student in Comparative Education at Zhejiang Normal University, China. His research interests include comparative education, educational policy, curriculum development, and international education. He has participated in numerous academic conferences and engages in research examining educational systems across different contexts. His work seeks to advance understanding of educational quality, policy implementation, and innovative approaches that support effective teaching, learning, and equitable educational development. (email: danielakpaasou@gmail.com).

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Kante, D., Kayentao, Y., & Terver, A. D. (2026). Integrating Advanced ICT Tools for Promoting Student Engagement and Academic Performance in Malian Higher Education. Journal of Educational Technology Innovation and Applications, 2(02), 177–199. https://doi.org/10.56741/IISTR.jetia.002340

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