HARNESSING BIG DATA TECHNOLOGY TO BENEFIT EFFECTIVE DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE MAXIMIZATION IN PEDAGOGY

The Big data concept emerged to meet the growing demands in analysing large volumes of fast moving, heterogeneous and complex data, which traditional data analysis systems could not manage further. The application of big data technology across various sectors of the economy has aided better utilization of multiple data collated and hence decision making. Organizations no longer base operations on assumptions or constructed models solely, but can make inferences from generated data. Educational organizations are more efficient and the pedagogical processes more effective, when multiple streams of data can be collated from the various personnel and facilitators involved. This data when analysed, maximizes the performance of administrators andrecipients alike. This paper looks at the components and techniques in bigdata technology, and how it can be implemented in the education system for effective administration and delivery.