A recent presentation at the RIDE 2026 conference highlighted how technology-enabled learning is reshaping military higher education, with a focus on the Nigerian Defence Academy's Distance & e-Learning Centre (DELC). The talk, titled "Advancing Military Higher Education Through Technology-Enabled Learning: Evaluation Insights from the Nigerian Defence Academy Distance & e-Learning Centre (DELC) Transformation," was delivered by Aliyu Sabo as part of a parallel session.
The presentation explored the transformation of the DELC, showcasing how digital tools and online platforms are being leveraged to modernize military education. Key insights included the challenges and successes of implementing distance learning in a military context, the importance of infrastructure, and the role of continuous evaluation in improving educational outcomes.
The RIDE 2026 conference, held on March 12–13, 2026, marked its 20th year as an international event focused on reflecting, innovating, developing, and envisioning the future of online, distance, blended, and digital education. This year's themes included reflecting on two decades of tech-facilitated education, innovating for learner success, developing inclusive and accessible education, and envisioning the future of digital learning.