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Nwuke, ThankGod James, Ihua-Jonathan Nwovuhoma.

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ABSTRACT The emergence of modern technology has become a crucial tool in facilitating the transformation of public universities in Rivers State through digitalization. This paper tends to explore the impact of digitalization on school environments and assess its efficacy in enhancing the administrative operations of public universities in Rivers State. The paper further emphasised the various digital tools that enhance the educational environment, such as Wifi connectivity, school records management, online payments, and E-teaching platforms. The paper identified several challenges associated with digitization, such as infrastructure, cost, technological literacy, security, resistance to change, and the digital divide, among others. The article highlighted the transformative potential of digitization in the administration of public institutions in Rivers State. However, it emphasised the need for appropriate measures to be implemented in order to ensure the effective implementation of digitalization. The paper suggested that public universities in Rivers State should have the potential to enhance their operations by implementing cloud-based systems for the storage, management, and retrieval of various types of data and information. These include, but are not limited to, students' personal information, academic records, financial records, and course materials. The use of cloud servers for data storage significantly streamlines the process of retrieving crucial documents, thereby enhancing the organisation of students' records. It was further suggested that universities should have the capability to use learning management systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, and Moodle as tools for developing online courses, disseminating lecture videos, distributing assignments, managing grade submissions, and facilitating the sharing of various forms of digital content. Keywords: Wifi connectivity, School Records Management, Online Payments, E-teaching Platforms

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