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International journal of research and innovation in social science, 2024

A quantitative study using survey method to investigate the extent of ICT integration in the teac... more A quantitative study using survey method to investigate the extent of ICT integration in the teaching and learning process in Nasarawa state. The total population comprised 71,471 Senior Secondary School (SSS) students and, 4, 56 SSS teachers from both private and public secondary schools in the State. The stratified random sampling was used to obtain a strata from the population while the simple random sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 377 teachers and 397 students. The Taro Yamane's formula was used to determine the sample size. The instrument for data collection were two sets of researchers' made questionnaires and observation schedule which were thoroughly validated by experts in Test, Measurement and Evaluation, and ICT respectively. The test-retest approach was used to determine the reliability of the instruments. The validity of the instrument was determined using the Pearson product Moment Correlation Coefficient and, the values obtained were 0.91 (for teacher questionnaire) and 0.95 (for students' questionnaire). The descriptive statistics such as mean, frequency, percentage and Standard deviation were used to analyse the quantitative data using SPSS 23. The findings revealed that, the extent of ICT integration in the teaching and learning process by teachers and students in secondary schools in the State is very low. Moreover, the study found that, majority of the schools lack ICT facilities. Furthermore, the study revealed that, the rate of digital illiteracy among the students is very high and their perception of ICT in education is very shallow. The study recommended among others that, ICT facilities should be provided for the schools to facilitate ICT integration in the teaching and learning process. It also recommended that, secondary school teachers should be regularly trained on the use and application of ICTs in education.

British Journal of Computer, Networking and Information Technology

The study investigated the effect of multimedia instruction on students’ academic performance in ... more The study investigated the effect of multimedia instruction on students’ academic performance in Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) in two public Polytechnics in Nasarawa State. The population of the study comprised one hundred and twenty (120) National Diploma one (NDI) students of Computer Science from Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia (now Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia) and Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research approach using the non-randomized control group pretest-posttest design. Intact classes were maintained and an experiment of two equivalent groups was designed—one was the experimental group while the other was the control group. The group was determined using a simple random sampling technique. Sixty eight (68) students in Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia constituted the experimental group while fifty two (52) students in Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa constituted the control group. The experimental group was exposed to ...

Library and Information Perspectives and Research

British Journal of Computer, Networking and Information Technology , 2022

The study investigated the effect of multimedia instruction on students' academic performance in ... more The study investigated the effect of multimedia instruction on students' academic performance in Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) in two public Polytechnics in Nasarawa State. The population of the study comprised one hundred and twenty (120) National Diploma one (NDI) students of Computer Science from Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia (now Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia) and Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa. The study adopted a quasi-experimental research approach using the non-randomized control group pretest-posttest design. Intact classes were maintained and an experiment of two equivalent groups was designed-one was the experimental group while the other was the control group. The group was determined using a simple random sampling technique. Sixty eight (68) students in Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia constituted the experimental group while fifty two (52) students in Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa constituted the control group. The experimental group was exposed to multimedia instruction (MI) on DSA while the control group was exposed to conventional instruction. The instrument for data collection was a DSA performance test titled 'Data Structure PerfTest (DPT)'. The DPT contained 20 objective items from the topics treated. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the test-retest approach and a correlation coefficient of .87 was attained. Inferential statistics such as ttest was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 alpha level of significance. Data analysis was done using the statistical package for social science (SPSS). The finding showed that the treatment group (MI) performed significantly better than its counterpart in the control group which was exposed to conventional instruction. The study recommended expansive use of multimedia instruction in teaching and learning of Data Structures and Algorithms in tertiary institutions.

Lafia Journal of Education, 2020

The study assessed the ability of secondary school teachers to utilize ICT in the teaching and le... more The study assessed the ability of secondary school teachers to utilize ICT in the teaching and learning process in Nasarawa State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research approach. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to obtain 160 respondents from public secondary schools in Lafia, Akwanga and Keffiareas of the State. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha reliability test, and a value of 0.84 obtained. The data collected were analyzed using inferential statistics. Three research questions guided the study. Theresults of the findingsrevealed that, ICT ability of secondary school teachers in Nasarawa State is very low. It is within the average percentage of 27.8% which falls within levels 0 and 1of the Personal Capability Maturity Model (PCMM). Level 0 means that, majority of the teachers do not know at all and do not care about the importance of ICT while Level 1 means that, some of the teachers have had one or two experiences, where information is an important component for achieving their desires and solving problems, and have involved information technology to look for it. The study also revealed that, there was a significant difference between the ICT ability of male and female teachers. The male teachers were discovered to be more open and enthusiastic towards new media than the female teachers. Also, based on age, the ICT ability of the teachers was inversely proportional to their age. The older the age of the teacher, the lower his ability inICT, and the younger the age of the teacher, the higher his ability in ICT. The study recommends that, Nasarawa State Government should regularly organize in-service ICT training for all secondary school teachers; the Government and all agencies responsible for teachers' recruitment should include ICT literacy skills as one of the cardinal requirements for employments; ICT equipment should be provided in all secondary schools in the state to facilitate ICT integration into the teaching and learning process; teachers who are older in ageand cannot cope with the dynamic nature of the 21 st century education should retire compulsorily; secondary school teachers in the state should strive to go global, collaborate, get smarter and learn new educational technologies so as to keep abreast with the 21 st century global education objectives and finally, there should proper sensitization for the female teachers on importance of emerging technologies in education. They should be encouraged to understand that, technology does not know gender and so, they should be open and positive towards new media.

Lafia Journal of Library and Information Science, 2022

Over the last two years, learning institutions worldwide have seen massive changes due to the pan... more Over the last two years, learning institutions worldwide have seen massive changes due to the pandemic which has resulted to a shift in the way educators teach. Leveraging technology, educational software, and new learning tools, educators across the globe are increasingly blending in-class and online learning strategies. The main focus of blended learning model is to afford learners more freedom in the way that they learn and engage in their education. Although, the concept of blended learning has been around for a while, its use and limitations have been very much in focus. This paperexplores the concept of blended learning, the different levels of blended learning,the benefits and the challenges involved in its effective implementation. The paper suggests that,in order to effectively implement blended learning in learning institutions, there should be reliable internet connectivity with good bandwidth, accessible laptops and smartphones for the students. There should be proper integration of in-person and online learning activities in-line with the pedagogical principles of both so as to facilitate meaningful learning. Students should be well sensitized on the issue of cyber-malice, unethical learning practices, academic dishonesty, identity theft and bullying hence, these are common mishaps bedeviling online learning. Teachers and students should engage in technology based skill development and trainings so as to attain technological literacy and competences required to apply technologies in education. Students should be adequately motivated since they are bound to engage in a wide range of shifting learning modalities.

The study on COVID-19 pandemic and online learning options for academic staff members of Federal ... more The study on COVID-19 pandemic and online learning options for academic staff members of Federal University of Lafia used survey research design. The study population comprised of the 368 academic staff of Federal University of Lafia from which a sample of 191 staff representing 51% of the entire population was randomly selected. The instrument for data collection was questionnaire. The research questions were answered using mean scores. The responses were based on a 4point rating scale. A mid point mean of 2.5 and above was accepted while below 2.5 was rejected. The result revealed that, respondents are aware of Google Classroom but are not aware of Schoology, Moodle Edmodo and Sakai. The respondents also considered Google Classroom as an effective online platform for teaching and learning and considered Schoolgy, Moodle, Edmodo and Sakai as not effective online learning platforms. In addition, the study considered adaptability struggle, technical issues, computer literacy, time management and self-motivation as major challenges hindering the implementation of online learning platforms in Federal University of Lafia. The study however recommended urgent need for the adoption and use of Google Classroom, inauguration of awareness campaign committees on the imperativeness of online learning platforms provision of enabling environment for the smooth implementation of the online project by providing free internet services on campuses among other related facilities that will motivate users among other recommendations.