scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ METACOGNITIVE SKILLS FOR E-LEARNING IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Yunusa Umaru ◽  
Umma Abdulwahid
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Metacognitive Skills ◽  
Metacognitive Skill ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Survey Approach

This study was designed to assess undergraduate students’ metacognitive skill for e-Learning. It adopted a descriptive survey approach to determine the extent that undergraduate students in Nigeria deploy metacognitive skills for e-learning. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were stated to guide the study. Three institutions in Niger state were purposively selected and a total of 287 students were used for the study. The Metacognitive Skill f o r E-learning Questionnaire (MSELQ) was used for data collection. The instrument wav validated and the reliability tested. Data an analysis was conducted using the mean and standard deviations and t-test statistic. The findings of the study revealed that most of the students use the metacognitive skills. However, the extent of use of skill was low. Gender has no significant influence on problem and uses of metacognitive skills on e-leaning. It was recommended that for effective e-learning, students need appropriate instructions in the utilization of metacognitive skills for effective e- learning through internet.

scholarly journals Perception on the Adoption of WhatsApp for Learning amongst University Students’

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-36
Author(s):  
Abdullahi Ismaila Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Curriculum And Instruction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Coding System ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This paper “perception on the adoption of WhatsApp for learning amongst two hundred level curriculum and instruction I students of Sokoto State University, Nigeria” was guided by three objectives, three research questions. The researcher used descriptive survey research design in the study. The researcher used qualitative method with the use of individual interview for data collection. Random sampling technique was employed to select the sample. The entire sample that was chosen is 10. The instruments used for data collection was data-blank. Coding system was applied to gather and interpreted data. The results indicated that majority of students used WhatsApp for learning, poster that WhatsApp is very easy to operate for learning and also shows that the attitude of students towards the use of WhatsApp for learning is positive. The research manifested that WhatsApp may be accepted as instructional tool in teaching and learning. Keywords: WhatsApp; Learning; Social media; E-learning.

scholarly journals Awareness and Usage of E-Learning Materials among Students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Nwana S.E. ◽  
Egbe C. I. ◽  
Ugwuda, S.O.
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Open University ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Learning Materials ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
National Open University

The study focused on awareness and usage of e-learning materials among students in the distance educationprogramme of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The study is a descriptive survey which was guidedby two research questions. The population for the study comprised of the 1, 512 year three students out of which 400were sampled and used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a 30-item self-constructed checklisttitled, “Distance Education Students’ Awareness and Usage of E-Learning Materials” (DESAUELM). It wasvalidated by experts and the reliability co-efficient stood at 0.86. The data collected were analysed using frequenciesand percentages. The findings showed that, the students are aware of majority of the e-learning materials. Also, theresult on usage indicated that the students do not use majority of the e-learning materials. There was general lowusage of the e-learning materials as revealed by the findings.

scholarly journals Assessment of ICT Skills Relevant for Effective Learning Possessed by Undergraduate Students at University of Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
Basil C.E Oguguo ◽  
Agnes O. Okeke ◽  
Priscilla O. Dave-Ugwu ◽  
Christopher A. Ocheni ◽  
Clifford O. Ugorji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Ict Skills ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examined the information and communication technology (ICT) skills relevant for effective learning possessed by undergraduate students. The study made use of descriptive survey research design. The study participants were 320 undergraduate students of university of Nigeria. The instrument used for data collection was “Relevant ICT Skills for Effective Learning among Undergraduate Students Questionnaire” (RISELUSQ). The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach-Alpha method and a reliability coefficient of 0.84 was obtained. Four research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The data collected were subjected to analysis, the mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested using t-test and ANOVA at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that undergraduate students possessed the relevant ICT skills that will enhance their learning and that the ICT skills of the male students were not different from that of the female. The findings also showed that the ICT skills of undergraduate students differ based on their educational level, particularly, between the 100 level and 500 levels. Equally, the finding reveals that the students face some ICT challenges like non-functional/limited projectors in classrooms, limited e-learning facilities among others. Based on the findings, it was recommended that students be encouraged to continue to improve on their ICT skills as it will enable them strive well academically and that school authorities should ensure adequate and proper infrastructures/ICT facilities be put in place within the university environment.

Modern Office Technology Competencies Expected of Office Technology and Management (OTM) Graduate Workers in Delta State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Ozoem Martha ◽  
Chibuike Victoria C. ◽  
Ugwunwoti Emeka P.
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Technology Competencies ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The World ◽  
Alpha Reliability ◽  
Communication Competencies ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study was carried out to determine the modern office technology competencies expected of office technology and management (OTM) graduate workers by supervisors in Delta State. The study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The respondents consisted of 142 supervisors, made up of 74 heads of department and directors of government establishments, and 68 managers and directors of private establishments in the study area. Descriptive survey research design was used to conduct the study and 28 – items questionnaire were used to collect data from respondents. The instrument was validated by three experts and had a Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient of 0.77. Means with standard deviations were used to answer the research questions, while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The extent of supervisor‟s expectations of information processing competencies did not differ significantly based on the mean ratings of male and female supervisors of OTM graduates in government and private establishments. The findings also revealed that supervisors expect much information processing and communication competencies from the OTM graduate workers. Based on the findings and the implications, it was recommended among others that, curriculum planners, business and OTM education lecturers should ensure that the competencies required for modern office technologies are entrenched and taught in the institutions to prepare the OTM graduates for the world of work.

Usage of Facebook by Library and Information Science Female Undergraduate Students in Selected Nigerian Universities

2015 ◽  
pp. 230-249
Author(s):  
Justina B. Babatunde ◽  
Adeyinka Tella
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Library And Information Science ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Survey Approach

The chapter examines Facebook usage among female undergraduate students of library and information science. Through a survey approach, the study drew on 154 female undergraduate Library and Information Science students from four universities. Questionnaire was used to gather data. Four research questions were developed and answered. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents (female undergraduates) use Facebook on a daily basis. Female undergraduates use Facebook to socialize, connect, and chat with friends, making it the highest purpose of using Facebook. While majority of female students use Facebook on a daily basis, the negative aspects of it were also revealed, including consumption of ones' precious time; the time they should use for other productive academic work is being channeled to Facebook, thereby making Facebook time consuming. Finally, erratic power supply was identified as the major problem of using Facebook by female LIS undergraduate students.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING ON THE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION OF COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN THE SOUTH EAST OF NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Onyekachi Chibueze Onuoha
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Transformative Education ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Digital Learning Resources ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The thrust of this study is to examine the effects of e-learning on the transformative education of Cooperative Members. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 300 respondents consisting of 75 Cooperative Leaders and 225 members. A well-structured questionnaire was validated and used to collect relevant data which was analysed using descriptive statistics (the mean and standard deviation). Findings indicate that very few e-learning facilities are available in cooperatives even at secondary and apex levels in the area studied; hence the adoption of e-learning is poor. However, the study revealed that the few e-learning facilities adopted have good effect on the transformative education of the cooperative members. The study also found out that the adoption of e-learning has lots of challenges, including high cost of imported equipment and e-learning facilities; insufficient E-learning infrastructure, inadequate time to develop and implement ICT-using activities, lack of digital learning resources, among others. The study, therefore recommends that specialty training should be given to cooperative leaders to make them keep abreast of the trends in e-learning and they should source for more funds for the improvement of e-learning infrastructure.

scholarly journals Students’ Perception of Chemistry Teachers’ Characteristics of Interest, Attitude and Subject Mastery in the Teaching of Chemistry in Senior Secondary Schools

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Chemistry Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This research determined students’ perception of teachers’ characteristics of interest, attitude and subject mastery as required in the teaching of chemistry in senior secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone of Ebonyi State. The study made use of a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised all the chemistry students in all public secondary schools in Abakaliki Education Zone. From a total population of six hundred and thirty (630) senior secondary II students, a sample of three hundred (300) students was used for the study selected by stratified random sampling technique. This was based on the four local government areas in the Education zone. A structured questionnaire in a four point Likert type format was used for data collection. The instrument had a reliability coefficient of 0.88, which showed a high internal consistency. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test statistic was used to test the lone null hypothesis. Results of the study indicated that students perceived to a high extent; teachers’ interest, attitude towards chemistry and mastery of the subject as necessary characteristics in the teaching of chemistry. The hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance was not significant. Based on the results of the study and the educational implications of the results, recommendations were made.

A Study of the Application of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to E learning among undergraduate students in India- A Structural Equation Modelling Approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 243-252
Author(s):  
Mridul Gupta ◽  
Sai Keerthana Thammi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Acceptance Model

Technological developments in the field of education have paved the way for e-learning. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) and online certification courses have become widely popular among students especially those in higher education. Today, E-learning platforms have provided the end users the opportunity to pursue online certifications, gain knowledge and skills, and learn from experts in different fields from the comfort of their homes. Students are an important stakeholder in this knowledge transfer process. Therefore, it is important to understand their attitude towards e learning and their expectation from such platforms. This paper attempts to study the concept of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in e-learning among undergraduate students in India to understand their perception and behaviour towards e-learning. The main research methods used were: the questionnaire for primary data collection, journals and research articles for secondary data collection. Excel and Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) were used to process the collected data, test the hypotheses, statistical analysis, analyse the results and achieve research objectives. Microsoft Word was used for textual representation of final results and interpretations. Hypothetical model based on TAM was framed and six research variables were identified for the study: Perceived Usefulness, Capability, Perceived ease-of-use, Intention to Use, Trustworthiness, Actual Use. The research helped to understand the components of TAM, analyse and identify the relation between TAM and E learning, and revealed that undergraduate students in India have positive perception of E-learning.

scholarly journals The Reality of Using Darsak Platform and Its Obstacles By The Teachers of Primary School in Southern Amman Schools in Light of The Corona Pandemic COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 4386-4403
Author(s):  
Dr. Fawwaz Hasan Shehada, Doaa Mahmoud Khalil, Faisal Shawkat Alrawajfah
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Survey Approach

This study aimed to identify the reality of using Darsak platform and its obstacles By the Teachers Of primary school in southern Amman schools in Light of the Corona pandemic COVID-19. The study used the descriptive survey approach, and to collect data, a questionnaire was developed on the reality of using For Darsak platform and its obstacles By the Teachers Of primary school it’s consisted of (53) items, and their validity and reliability were confirmed. The questionnaire was distributed to a sample of (143) male and female teachers in schools in southern Amman. The results of the study showed that the responses of the study sample were in agreement with a medium degree to the reality of using Darsak platform by the Teachers Of primary school in southern Amman schools in Light of the Corona pandemic COVID-19 from there point of view. The most important recommendations of the study was to encourage primary school teachers to use Darsak platform to a large extent, and to spread the importance of e-learning among the elements of the educational process and to parents.

scholarly journals The Proficiency of Undergraduates in Utilizing Social Media for Learning in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Amos Ochayi Onojah ◽  
Omotayo Olabo Obielodan ◽  
Adenike Aderogba Onojah ◽  
Akinkunmi Solomon Ajala ◽  
Roseline Enuwa Sotuminu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Proficiency Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Students use social media for social activities more than learning but studies on the proficiency for learning has been less researched. This study therefore assessed the undergraduate students’ proficiency’ level of utilizing social media for learning in Nigeria. The study employed the quantitative research method. Four hundred and fifty (450) respondents were randomly sampled across universities in Nigeria on which a structured questionnaire was administered on the students. The research questions were answered using mean, while t-test statistic was used to test the two hypotheses. Results of the research revealed that the proficiency level of undergraduates on the utilization of social media for learning was high and there was no significant difference between male and female undergraduates' utilization and undergraduates' proficiency towards the utilization of social media for learning. The study concluded that undergraduate students have good proficiency level on the utilization of social media for learning. Abstrak Siswa-siswa sekarang banyak menggunakan media sosial sekadar untuk aktivitas sosial ketimbang belajar, hanya saja kajian untuk hal ini relatif minim. Penelitian ini mengkaji tingkat kemahiran mahasiswa S1 dalam penggunaan media sosial untuk pembelajaran di Nigeria. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan melibatkan 450 responden yang dipilih secara acak dari seluruh universitas di Nigeria menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur untuk para siswa. Pertanyaan penelitian ini dijawab menggunakan rata-rata dan analisis statistik t-test digunakan untuk menguji hipotesisnya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa level kemahiran/penguasaan mahasiswa dalam menggunakan media sosial untuk pembelajaran tinggi dan tidak ada perbedaan antara mahasiswa laki-laki dan perempuan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa mahasiswa S1 memiliki tingkat kemahiran yang bagus dalam menggunakan media sosial untuk pembelajaran.

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