Media is a means through which information, knowledge, ideas, opinions, values and skills are transferred from one person or place to another. This paper examined various media that could be used for effective instructional delivery in tertiary institutions. The evolution of newer media and their application as means of instructional delivery in tertiary institutions such as computer, internet, e-mail, telephone, video-conferencing, software innovative technological media and teaching machines were discussed. Also the major constraints to the use of these media like poor power supply, time factor, finance, shortage of ICT teachers and technophobia were highlighted. Finally, recommendations on ways of overcoming the inherent problems associated with the use of these media as instructional materials were advanced.
Keywords: Appropriate (Newer) Media, Instructional Delivery and Tertiary Institutions.
