the impact of internet use on teaching and research by ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Lautech) academic staff

Ajala, IO; Adegun, AI; Adetunji, Adeniyi Temitope; Oyewumi, OO

doi:10.4314/ict.v7i2.65657

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“…A study by Nwezeh (2010) to assess the impact and usefulness of electronic resources on research productivity in Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, indicated that almost all the respondents perceived that electronic resources are useful tools for their research activities. A similar finding was obtained by Ajala, Adegun, Adetunji, and Oyewumi (2010) where most academics at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Nigeria perceived that electronic resources impact positively on their research work.…”

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Perceived Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities

2015

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Access to information is vital for efficient research at universities. Electronic resources provide new platforms for information to aid in conducting research at universities. This study explores the perceived effect of accessibility and utilization of electronic resources on research productivity at Nigerian universities. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study with a survey as research method. Data were collected for the study with a self-reporting questionnaire. Regression analysis in the study revealed that accessibility and use of electronic resources had a significant perceived positive effect on research productivity at the surveyed Nigerian universities. However, there was no significant perceived effect of accessibility and use of electronic resources by discipline on research productivity in the survey. In terms of gender, it was found that there was no significant perceived effect of accessibility and use of electronic resources by gender on research productivity among respondents at the surveyed Nigerian universities. Based on these findings, it is recommended that effective development of digital libraries in Nigerian universities would ameliorate the problems of accessibility and utilization of electronic resources by academic staff in research. Furthermore, the Nigerian university libraries should develop an electronic collection development policy to enhance equitable access and use of electronic resources at Nigerian universities. Policy for sustainable digitization of relevant library materials should be evolved to support digital libraries effectively for efficient accessibility and utilization of electronic resources.

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Perceived Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities

2015

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“…The study further revealed that Internet services and resources were used for the purposes of communication, research, publication, finding of current information and cooperation with colleagues. This finding corroborates that Ajala, Adegun and Oyewunmi (2010) which revealed the utilisation of e-mail and Internet services by academic staff of Ladoke Akintola University, Nigeria, was high. The finding was also in line with the study by Ukpebor (2011).…”

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“…However, there was very high impact on research and communication activities. The study agreed with the study conducted by Ajala, Adegun & Oyewunmi (2010) that revealed that the Internet was found to be useful for research activities, however it was not utilised for effective teaching and learning purposes.…”

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“…As a tool to connect people with information, the Internet has now become a social networking vehicle that is changing the way people in all countries communicate with one another (Parent & Cruickshark, 2009). The impact of Internet utilisation for teaching and research by academics in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) was studied by Ajala, Adegun and Oyewunmi (2010) the Internet was found to be useful for research activities, however it was not utilised for effective teaching and learning purposes. However, a study conducted in Makerere University School of Library and Information Science, Uganda, by Okello-Obura and Magara (2008) revealed the satisfactory benefits respondents derived from the utilisation of the various Internet services and resources.…”

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Impact of utilisation of internet services and resources on university lecturers’ academic activities in Adamawa state, Nigeria

Abba¹

2017

Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management

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The study investigated the impact of utilisation of Internet services and resources on academic activities of university lecturers' in Adamawa State, Nigeria. This study is guided by two objectives, one research question and a single hypothesis. Survey research method was adopted to carry out research from Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi, American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola and Modibbo Adama University of Technology, (MAUTECH) Yola. The population for the study consisted of 847 lecturers in the Universities. A sample of 265 respondents was drawn using the Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) table for determining sample size for a given population. Furthermore, stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting respondents for the study. The instrument used for data collection was a set of questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics to answer the research question, while inferential statistics of Chi-square was used to test the formulated null hypothesis. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) tool, version 20.0 was also used for the analysis. Results revealed that the level of utilisation of Internet services and resources was generally moderate. In addition, impact of utilisation of Internet services and resources was rated moderate. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended among others, that there is the need for Universities to create more awareness and engage in sensitisation, demonstrations and training workshops on the use and benefits for academic activities. Lecturers should be encouraged to use Internet services and resources for collaboration with their colleagues for publication activities, especially online publications.

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“…It includes all communication devices or applications like computer hardware and software, phones, television, projector, radio satelite systems and all services and applications associated with distance learning, video conferencing, etc (Otubelu, 2010). ICT is an essential ingredient needed for any form of integration for development, good practices that are technologically driven for economic, social, political, health, cultural, educational and information worldwide (Ogbomo, 2010, Ajala et al, 2010. Hence, the impact of ICT when used effectively can transform any society and accelerate sustainable development.…”

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Availability and utilization of information communication technology facilities in a private university library in Nigeria

Osuchukwu¹,

Obuezie²,

Ogwuche³

2018

Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management

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The use of ICT in learning is critical in development of any society. Today's learning has emphasized its importance as basis for 21st century knowledge acquisition. This study investigated the availability and utilization of ICT facilities in Madonna University, Nigeria with particular reference to the Okija campus. It employed the descriptive survey design with self structured questionnaire and observation checklist for data collection. Three hundred students made up the population of the study. The data was analysed using simple frequency, percentages and mean scores. A benchmark of 2.5 was used for acceptance or rejection of data collated. The findings showed that the ICT section has resources and facilities that are available which the students utilized to certain extent. It also showed the frequency of use by the users. Although there are issues as some ICT facilities are not available, thereby not utilized by the students. Other challenges are inadequate assistance from staff, epileptic power supply and irregular internet connectivity among others. Recommendations were given to include provision of more ICT facilities, regular updates and trainings on use of ICT, among others.

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the impact of internet use on teaching and research by ladoke Akintola University of Technology (Lautech) academic staff

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Perceived Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities

Perceived Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities

Impact of utilisation of internet services and resources on university lecturers’ academic activities in Adamawa state, Nigeria

Availability and utilization of information communication technology facilities in a private university library in Nigeria

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