DEPARTMENT OF ADULT EDUCATION
Permanent URI for this communityhttps://repository.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/468
Browse
5 results
Search Results
Item Perception of influence of digital technology on occupational health safety training among academic staff in Nigerian universities(Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa (EARNiA), 2021-06) Akinyooye, F. E.Academic are busy to participate in physical OHS training because of many engagements with their students, administrative work and community service. As a result, they hardly find time to give proper attention to germane issues as their safety and health. This then calls for the use of digital technology to organise OHS training as it is expected to help these busy group of people incorporate the training alongside their busy schedule. The study examined the perceived influence of digital technology on occupational health safety training among academic staff in Nigerian universities. Five specific objectives with corresponding research questions were achieved and answered. Descriptive survey research design was employed and convenience sampling technique through on-line questionnaire was used to obtain information from the targeted respondents. One hundred well filled on-line surveys were analysed with the aid of descriptive statistics. The empirical findings indicated that the respondents expressed adequate knowledge about the occupation health hazard associated with their profession but had low exposure to the application of digital technology such as 3D visualization and Virtual Reality (VR). The study revealed that the digital technology influenced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, but the academic staff encountered hindrances with the use of digital technology training for OHS training. It is concluded that digital technology played a vital role towards OHS training and there is a need for regular capacity programmes using digital technology tools which aimed at helping management to address OHS needs of academic staff.Item Social work education: standards of social work practice in the digital age(2022) Omokhabi, A. AThe usage of digital technologies in Social Work Education (SWE) entails electronic tools, systems, devices and resources to generate, process and archive information in collaboration with professionals who use digital technology as part of existing strategies. In line with the mission of social work profession, social work education is geared towards producing adequately skilled social workers whose services enhance well-being and help the basic human needs of individuals, families, groups and communities who are vulnerable or living in poverty. Educators and practitioners should be able to use digital technologies effectively in instruction delivery and training of social workers in this Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) era. As digital technologies become more integrated in social work, this paper presents an outline of challenges that practitioners should consider for social workers to incorporate digital technologies into their education and field practice. The paper also discusses potential challenges in the acceptance of digital technology, as well as suggestions for improving its usage in education and practiceItem Technology and parenting in the digital age: opportunities and risks(2021-11) Omokhabi, A. AIn the 21st century, digital technologies have become an integral part of children's lives. Child-rearing practices have become more complicated in recent years as digital media have become more common and pervasive in everyday life, even in the modern home. Parents are now caught between two worlds: on the one hand, they encourage their children to use digital media for educational and social purposes, and on the other hand, they are concerned about their children's safety online. They, however, strive to reduce the risks and limit the negative consequences of their children's use of digital media. Based on these, this paper examines digital technology, digital parenting, opportunities and risks, and how parents can employ a variety of techniques to regulate their children's digital media activities, such as setting limits, setting up internet filters to block unsuitable websites and content for child(ren), spending time with their child(ren), and so on. It recommended that parents and children alike should have adequate digital literacy skills. This is one of the most important prerequisites for safe internet use, thus, promoting a safe and healthy online environment for them and their childrenItem Perception of influence of digital technology on occupational health safety training among academic staff in Nigerian Universities(2021-06) Akinyooye, F. E.Academic are busy to participate in physical OHS training because of many engagements with their students, administrative work and community Service. As a result, they hardly find time to give proper attention to germane issues as their safety and Health. This then calls for the use of digital technology to organise OHS training as it is expected to help these busy group of people incorporate the training alongside their busy schedule. The study examined the perceived influence of digital technology on occupational health safety training among academic staff in Nigerian universities. Five specific objectives with corresponding research questions were achieved and answered. Descriptive survey research design was employed and convenience sampling technique through on-line questionnaire was used to obtain Information from the targeted respondents. One hundred well filled on-line surveys were analysed with the aid of descriptive statistics. The empirical findings indicated that the respondents expressed adequate knowledge about the occupation Health hazard associated with their profession but had low exposure to the application of digital technology such as 3D visualization and Virtual Reality (VR). The study revealed that the digital technology influenced Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, but the academic staff encountered hindrances with the use of digital technology training for OHS training. It is concluded that digital technology played a vital role towards OHS training and there is a need for regular capacity programmes using digital technology tools which aimed at helping management to address OHS needs of academic staffItem Digital technologies in community development practice, prospects and challenges(Educational Assessment and Research Network in Africa, 2021-06) Osu, U. C.Digital technology has taken over every aspect of human life: the economy and work. These are several sources through which 'Information can be disseminated and interpreted. Information and Telecommunication Technologies (ICTs) are increasingly prevalent in developing world and as such are being used in variety of ways to promote development efforts, hence, in this paper, the prospects and challenges of digital technologies in community development practices in Nigeria are examined. It is the process of improving the quality of life and social lies among members of historical or cultural heritage communities in order to address their needs and aspirations. Realizing the utilitarian value of community development, this paper therefore, advocates for digital technology in its practice. It was concluded that for the dream of community development to see the light of the day in Nigeria, digital technologies are needed for the promotion of community development. There is the need for community development expert s, agents and workers to ensure the adoption and utilisation of relevant technology for the promotion of community development practice in Nigeria