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Perceived senior secondary students' level of computer anxiety and competences in Oyo education zone of Oyo state, Nigeria
(2020-05) Tiamiyu, Y. B.; Adamolekun, W.; Oni, M. T.; Otunla, A. O.
The Nigerian government policy statement on design and development of innovative materials for effective teaching in Nigerian schools is yet to be fully realized because it depends on students' competency in computer and associated technologies. Therefore, this study investigated perceived senior secondary students' level of computer anxiety and competences in Oyo Education Zone of Oyo State, South-West, Nigeria. This baseline study adopted ex-post facto of survey type and purposively selected public secondary schools that are equipped with computer facilities. It involved one hundred and sixty (160) senior secondary schools, one student from four schools including one private school in Iseyin and Itesiwaju Local Government Areas of Oyo Education zone in Oyo State, South-West, Nigeria. Four research questions guided the study with the use of two instruments namely i.e. Students' Computer Anxiety Questionnaire (SCAQ) r=0.86 and Students' Computer Competence Questionnaire (SCCQ) r=0.87. Findings from the study indicated that majority of the participants perceived themselves of having positive disposition to computers, thereby having no computer anxiety. Also, majority perceived that they are skillful in general Window skills, Word processing and presentation software respectively. Therefore, the study recommends exposure of students to practical computer activities during computer studies lessons and effective use of computer facilities where there are provisions. It also recommends adequate provision through the involvement of the parent-teacher association and non-governmental organisations as well as public spirited individuals, where such facilities are lacking.
Lecturers' assessment of impact of diamond radio on open distance education (ODE) programmes of University of Ibadan
(2019-05) Oni, M. T.; Ojokheta, K. O.; Otunla, A. O.
The University of Ibadan, established as the pioneer higher educational institution by the colonial masters in 1948 has the responsibility of teaching, research and community service with Lecturers from inception employing different delivery modes in carrying out the mandates. Advancements in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has led to a lot of developments occurring in teaching and learning which cannot be ignored; especially, the use of Radio broadcasting in facilitating teaching and learning activities in a conventional environment. The Distance Learning Centre (DLC) of the University was established in 1988 and in 2008, the Diamond Radio of the University was commissioned and immediately went into full operation. Just like many other Universities in Nigeria that operate campus radio, the Diamond Radio is not without clearly stated objectives part of which is the provision of teaching-learning interactive forum for relevant departments in the university and especially to enhance the Open Distance Learning programmes. Diamond Radio, which is a community radio has the responsibility of enhancing teaching by providing adequate platform for interaction between the open distance learning students and their respective lecturers, thereby enhancing the dual mode of open and distance education. This study investigates Lecturers’ Assessment of the impact of Diamond Radio on Open Distance Education of University of Ibadan. The study adopted ex-post facto research design of descriptive survey type. It involved two hundred (200) respondents including 58% males and 34% females, who were purposively drawn from the conventional and distance learning lecturers of the University of Ibadan. A structured questionnaire named "Diamond Radio Teaching Learning Activities Assessment Scale (DRTLAAS) was designed and validated at (r=0.98). Findings reveals that majority (70%) believed that that lectures are better delivered by University lecturers using Diamond Radio. Findings affirmed that Diamond Radio facilitates the provision for feedback mechanism especially from students after each lecture (63%>), further, Diamond Radio promotes interaction between lecturers and students in the University of Ibadan (89%). Findings also showed that Diamond Radio operates a standard platform for lecture delivery especially to Distance Learning Students of University of Ibadan (69%>). It was evident that Diamond Radio affords various Departments to participate in open air teaching (79%). Moreover, Students receive lectures regularly through Diamond Radio (66%), again information from the findings showed that students are incorporated into various activities of Diamond Radio (74%). It became clear that Diamond Radio has a standard training platform for students (70%). Findings helped understand that for students who desire to further advance in real world of work in mass communication, Diamond Radio is a good resource channel (67%). Operations of Diamond Radio show expected level of professionalism (72%) and Students are allowed to handle programmes in Diamond Radio (68%)
Tertiary institution students' perceived preparedness to adopt mobile-learning technology (MLT) innovation in south western, Nigeria
(2020-05) Otunla, A. O.; Tijani, R. A.; Adamolekun, W.
Modern telecommunication technology devices, tools and applications have become mobile-learning (m-learning) platforms for learning and innovative teaching strategies. Such technologies are adaptable to tertiary education for both open and distance learning (ODL) as well as blended learning in the conventional school environment. However, it has been observed that most tertiary institutions are still engrossed in face-to-face teaching and learning approaches in a situation where most of the students are perceived to be digital natives with perceived high potentials for technology adoption. Therefore, this study investigated tertiary institution students' perceived preparedness to adopt mobile-learning technology (MLT) innovation in South-Western, Nigeria. The study adopted ex-post facto research design of descriptive survey type; it involves a total sample of450 tertiary institution students from three public institutions in Oyo State. Data was collected using a duly validated researcher-designed instrument titled 'Tertiary Institution Students Mobile-Learning Questionnaire' (TISMLQ) r=0.84; it measures students' self-efficacy on use of mobile technology and level of preparedness towards mobile-learning technology (MLT) adoption. Data collected was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed perceived high self-efficacy on use of mobile technology and very high rate of mobile phone-ownership especially, the use of smart phones. The study concludes that tertiary institution students in Nigeria SouthWestern states are highly prepared to adopt mobile-learning technology. Hence, we recommend that tertiary institution lecturers should explore curriculum integration of mobile-learning, while students should channel mobile phone use towards academic activities. Lastly, workable institutional Information Technology (IT) policy should be implemented by tertiary institutional leaders in South-Western Nigeria

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