Table 1.

Summary of previous works related to modern technology adoption and professional development of lecturers

Author(s)	Highlights	Comments
Uzorka & Olaniyan 2022	Professional development of technology	This study was carried out to investigate the leadership role in the professional development of technology in the educational delivery system of Nigerian universities. The study identified several factors that have an impact on the professional development of lecturers, including leadership, support, policy, infrastructure, and time and workload pressure.
Barnová et al., 2020	Professional development of technology	The study deal with the role of digital technologies in in-service teachers’ personal and professional development with a focus on the benefits which the application of digital technologies for educational purposes brings for both teachers and schools, which must face a range of demanding situations. The study highlighted the importance of ongoing professional development for lecturers in order to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology and its applications in education.
Williams, 2020	Professional development of technology	The author carried out a systematic review of the continuous professional development for technology-enhanced learning. The study emphasized the importance of ongoing professional development for lecturers in order to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology and its applications in education.
Magee et al., 2017	Professional development of technology	This study examined how teens from an urban area in the Mid-Atlantic region of the USA regulate their use of technology. The study shows that programs that provide hands-on training in the use of specific tools, as well as opportunities for collaboration with other lecturers and technology specialists, have been shown to be effective in increasing lecturer confidence and competence with technology
Hrastinski, 2008	Professional development of technology	This study examined how and why synchronous communication affected participation in online discussions. Two online classes that participated in two asynchronous and two synchronous online discussions were examined. The study shows that programs that provide hands-on training in the use of specific tools, as well as opportunities for collaboration with other lecturers and technology specialists, have been shown to be effective in increasing lecturer confidence and competence with technology.
Hennessy et al., 2022	Professional development of technology	The authors carried out a systematic review of technology used for teacher professional development in low-and middle-income countries. The report emphasizes that facilitators can benefit from technology. The report also emphasizes the importance of accessibility and availability of technology in promoting its use in teaching and learning.
Bowman et al., 2022	Professional development of technology	The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationships among professional development exposure, teachers’ abilities and values, and teachers’ quality of technology integration according to Bloom’s taxonomy. The study emphasizes the importance of accessibility and availability of technology, and professional development in promoting the use of technology in teaching and learning.
Chai 2019	Professional development of technology	The author carried out a review on teacher professional development for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The study emphasizes the importance of the pedagogical relevance of technology in professional development.
Hubers et al., 2022	Professional development of technology	This study is an investigation of the effective characteristics of professional development programs for science and technology education. The study emphasizes the importance of the pedagogical relevance of technology, available time, and resource.
Hannon, 2016	The role of institutional support in the adoption of technology in higher education	This study is a review of the Professional development needs of urban school counselors. The Study has shown that institutions that provide dedicated resources and support for technology integration are more likely to see successful adoption and integration of technology in the classroom.
Al Lily et al., 2017	The role of institutional support in the adoption of technology in higher education	This article theorizes the functional relationship between the human components (i.e., scholars) and non-human components (i.e., structural configurations) of academic domains. The study found that training and support were critical to lecturers’ ability to effectively use technology in their teaching.
King & Boyatt, 2015	The role of institutional support in the adoption of technology in higher education	This paper explores the factors that influence the adoption of e-learning within higher education. The study shows that providing access to technology, training and support for lecturers, and opportunities for collaboration with technology specialists aid successful adoption and integration of technology in the classroom.
Maatuk et al., 2022	The role of institutional support in the adoption of technology in higher education	The study examined the challenges and opportunities of E-learning during the covid-19 pandemic from the perspective of students and instructors. The study emphasizes that issues such as accessibility and availability of technology, technical and financial support, training, improved working conditions, technological background, skills, copyright protections, and professional development are always important in the implementation of e-learning in public universities.
Wang et al., 2014	Impact of technology on the teaching and learning process	This study is a review of research on technology-assisted school science laboratories. The study found that lecturers’ attitudes, beliefs, and motivations toward technology were key determinants of their willingness to use technology in teaching.
Kala & Chaubey, 2022	Impact of technology on the teaching and learning process	This study examined the relationships among technology acceptance, student engagement, and perceived learning on tourism-related MOOCs.  The study found that the use of technology in the classroom can enhance student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes.
Papastergiou, 2009	Impact of technology on the teaching and learning process	The study assesses the learning effectiveness and motivational appeal of a computer game for learning computer memory concepts. This study found that the use of educational games can create a more immersive and interactive learning experience for students.