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Experts’ Validation of the Developed 3-Dimensional Automated Model of the Human Heart to Teach A Biology Concept in Ilorin, Nigeria Olumorin, Charles Olabode; Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe; Aladesusi, Gboyega Ayodeji; Issa, Ahmed Idris; Omolafe, Eyiyemi Veronica
Indonesian Journal of Multidiciplinary Research Vol 1, No 2 (2021): IJOMR: VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2, 2021
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

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To ascertain the accuracy and usability of the instructional model, it must be verified by a professional or expert in the area of the subject content. The automated model of the human heart (3-DAMHH) has to be inspected and verified by a qualified biology education expert to ascertain its accuracy while the usability has to be verified by an educational technology expert. Hence, it is needed to determine the experts’ validation of 3-DAMHH to teach a Biology concept in Ilorin, Nigeria. Two instruments were developed: Educational Technology Experts’ Rating Scale and Biology Education Experts’ Rating Scale. Percentage scores were used to answer research questions. Findings of this study revealed the percentage score of the rating for the validation of the 3-DAMHH by the experts satisfied the required standard in the field of Educational Technology. Percentage score of the rating for the validation of the 3-DAMHH by the experts satisfied the required standard in the field of Biology. This study concluded that the developed 3-DAMHH can be used to enhanced Biology students’ performance on the topic structure of the human heart. It was recommended among others that content specialists' and experts’ validation reports should be properly followed towards developing a standard instructional media.  
University Students’ Awareness of, Access to, and use of Artificial Intelligence for Learning in Kwara State Alimi, Adebayo Emmanuel; Buraimoh, Oluwaseun Funmilola; Aladesusi, Gboyega Ayodeji; Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe
Indonesian Journal of Teaching in Science Vol 1, No 2 (2021): IJOTIS: September 2021
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

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This study determined university students’ awareness of, access to, and use of artificial Intelligence for learning in Kwara State. The study adopted descriptive research of the survey type. This study adopted a descriptive research design of the survey method and employed a three-sectioned questionnaire to elicit information from the respondents. The sample size included a multistage sample of 200 undergraduates across three universities in Kwara state.  Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were employed to answer and test the formulated hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study were that majority of the university students are not aware of Artificial intelligence for learning and there was no significant difference between male and female university students’ awareness of the use of artificial intelligence for learning. This study concluded that students' ability to explore digital resources such as AI is dependent on their awareness and access to digital technologies. A lack of these will result in a lack of use and lack of skill to use them.
Design and Development of Human Excretory System Model to Teach A Biology Concept in Ilorin, Nigeria Olumorin, Charles Olabode; Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe; Ayoola, Desire Adunola
Indonesian Journal of Teaching in Science Vol 2, No 2 (2022): IJOTIS: September 2022
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

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Meaningful instruction takes place only with the appropriate use of instructional materials, especially in their real form. Inability to have access to mammalian internal organs is one of the challenges in teaching some concepts in Biology. Lack of practical experience in the teaching and learning of Biology that leads to poor mastery of important scientific skills and concepts could be among those factors responsible for students’ poor performance in Biology. Hence, the need to design and develop the Model of Human Excretory System (MHES) to teach Biology concepts in secondary schools. The study was a developmental research design, ADDIE instructional system design model was adopted in the production and evaluation of the model. The development involved four out of the five stages of the ADDIE model. The adapted phases include ADDE; these are Analysis, Design, Development, and Evaluation. Findings of this study revealed that: The model of the human excretory system was successfully developed using four (ADDE) out of the five stages of the ADDIE model as a guide and the cost of developing the model of the human excretory system was determined and found to be cheaper through the use of locally sourced materials.
Design and Development of 3-Dimensional Model of Human Circulatory System to Teach a Concept of Biology in Senior Secondary Schools Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe
Indonesian Journal of Teaching in Science Vol 2, No 1 (2022): IJOTIS: March 2022
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

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Instructional resources guarantee maximum value and effectiveness in the teaching and learning process. The instrument of instruction is communication which must be skillfully designed and developed if the objective of the instruction is to be accomplished. Models are a direct replica of real objects or figures. They are made in place of the original figure or object and used as such in place of the original. Inability to have access to mammalian internal organs is one of the challenges in teaching some concepts in Biology. Hence, we need to develop a 3-dimensional model of the human circulatory system to teach a concept in Biology. The findings revealed that the 3-dimensional automated model of the human circulatory system was successfully developed with materials sourced from the environment. Such materials include Plaster of Paris (POP), Top gum, White Cement, Car Paint (white), Acrylic Paint (Blue and Red), Tissue Paper, Binding Wire, Painting Brush, Silicon Gum, Sandpaper. This study recommended among others that management of secondary schools should make provision for the local 3-D model to be used as teaching aids for effective instructional delivery in their respective schools.
Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe; Adeyoola, Iyanuoluwa Adewumi; Omolafe, Eyiyemi Veronica
Journal of Digital Learning and Education Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): DECEMBER
Publisher : MO.RI Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52562/jdle.v3i3.593

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This study examined the influence of Virtual Learning on the Academic Performance of students in University of Ilorin during COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the study. Random sampling techniques was used to select 200 undergraduates who formed the sample size for the study. The study revealed that: Google Classroom is the most utilized virtual learning platform in the sampled schools during COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning positively influences students’ academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic, students faced challenges while using virtual learning platform for learning during COVID-19 pandemic, there was no significant difference between virtual learning and student’s academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic based on area of specialization and there was no significant difference between virtual learning and student’s academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic based on gender. The study concluded that virtual learning was broadly accepted during COVID-19 pandemic. It is recommended that universities should embrace and utilize more of virtual learning platforms.
Ethno-STEM Integrated Project-Based Learning to Improve Students' Creative Thinking Skills Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe; Keku, Emmanuel
International Journal of Ethnoscience and Technology in Education Vol 1, No 2 (2024): September
Publisher : Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

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This study investigates the impact of integrating Ethno-STEM with project-based learning (PjBL) on enhancing creative thinking skills among secondary school students in Nigeria. Acknowledging the critical role of creativity in STEM education, the research addresses the gap between traditional teaching methods and the need for innovative approaches that foster creative thinking. Traditional STEM education, often characterized by rote memorization, has been criticized for not adequately preparing students to tackle real-world problems innovatively. The incorporation of Ethno-STEM into PjBL represents an avant-garde pedagogical strategy, aimed at bridging cultural knowledge with scientific inquiry, thereby making learning more relevant, engaging, and effective in developing creative problem-solvers. This quasi-experimental study, conducted over four months, involved 84 students divided equally into an experimental group, which experienced the Ethno-STEM integrated PjBL, and a control group, which continued with conventional curriculum. Creative thinking skills were assessed through pretests and posttests, focusing on fluency, flexibility, and originality. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in the creative thinking abilities of the experimental group compared to the control group, indicating that the Ethno-STEM integrated PjBL approach effectively enhances students' creative thinking skills. These findings underscore the potential of integrating cultural knowledge and project-based learning in STEM education to nurture innovation and creative problem-solving capabilities among students.
A Quantitative Approach to Challenges Facing Online and Physical Classrooms in Higher Institution Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe; Oludare, Precious Ize
ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 3, No 2 (2024): AJERT: VOLUME 3, ISSUE 2, September 2024
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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This study investigated the challenges facing online and physical classrooms in higher institutions. Descriptive research of the survey type was employed to achieve the purpose of this study. Students from five randomly selected faculties at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria made up the study target population. To choose the sample from each of the selected faculties, a proportionate sampling procedure was used. The actual sample size for the study was 200 Undergraduates, who were chosen using random selection techniques. Descriptive statistics of the mean score were used to analyze the information obtained from the respondents. The findings of this study show that students faced challenges while learning in both online and physical classrooms. It was concluded that despite the underlying similarities between online and physical classrooms, the two modalities are very different from one another. Online teaching is typically student-centered which necessitates active learning, in contrast to traditional classroom instruction, which has been known to be teachers-centered and calls for passive learning. It was a challenge for teachers to move from face-to-face in-class mode to virtual learning, changing their teaching methodologies, and managing their time. It was also a challenge to develop content that not only covers the curriculum but also engages the learners.
Primary Education Undergraduates’ Awareness and Perception on The Utilization of Open Educational Resources for Learning in University of Ilorin Agarry, Rachael Ojima; Omolafe, Eyiyemi Veronica; Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe; Aladesusi, Gboyega Ayodeji
ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 2, No 1 (2023): AJERT: VOLUME 2, ISSUE 1, March 2023
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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This study investigated the awareness and perception of the utilization of Open Educational Resources (OER) for learning among primary education undergraduates at the University of Ilorin. The study adopted the descriptive research of survey type. This study was limited to the primary education undergraduate students in the Adult and Primary Education Department, University of Ilorin. 150 undergraduates were randomly selected from the department. Structured questionnaires were used to elicit a response from the respondents. The finding of this study shows that undergraduate students are aware of OER's learning tools. Primary education undergraduate students’ perception towards OERs tool for learning is positive, there are factors inhibiting effective use of OER for learning among students, undergraduate students used OERs site for learning, and there was no significant difference between male and female undergraduates’ perception of OER tools for learning. Based on the findings of this research, the following recommendation was made. Lecturers should endeavor to put their scholastic publications in the public domain of their institutions, as this will help the student to lay hands on more quality materials and the government should provide funds to ensure the stability of the OER movement.
Lecturers Perceived Proficiency in The Use of Virtual Classrooms for Instruction in Colleges of Education Ekunola, Gbadebo Temitope; Obielodan, Omotayo Olabo; Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe
ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 1, No 1 (2022): AJERT: VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1, March 2022
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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Virtual Classrooms (VCs) are digital platforms that create an atmosphere by integrating internet technologies in which instructors, students. Scholars and interested persons can engage, connect, communicate and describe their thought and opinions in a well-organized, pedagogical, and professional manner. The study investigated lecturers’ perceived proficiency in the use of VCs for teaching and learning in colleges of education in Ondo State, south-western Nigeria. The objectives were to (i) investigate lecturers’ perceived proficiency in the use of Virtual Classrooms for instruction; (ii) determine the difference in lecturers’ gender on their perceived proficiency in the use of virtual classrooms for instruction; and (iii) investigate lecturers’ perceived proficiency in the use of virtual classrooms for instruction based on years of experience. Questionnaires were administered to 298 lecturers. Findings indicated that irrespective of gender, lecturers’ perceived proficiency towards the use of VCs do not vary, while lecturers’ perceived proficiency are influenced by their years of teaching experience with a statistical value of t (298) = 4.86, p = .000) in favor of less experienced lecturers’. The study recommended among others that concerned agencies and school management should sensitize, train, and provide an enabling environment that will encourage the use of VCs among COE lecturers irrespective of gender and years of teaching experience.
Primary Education Undergraduates’ Competency in the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Learning in Kwara State Agarry, Rachael Ojima; Omolafe, Eyiyemi Veronica; Animashaun, Victoria O.; Babalola, Ebenezer Omolafe
ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 1, No 2 (2022): AJERT: VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2, September 2022
Publisher : Bumi Publikasi Nusantara

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The goal of this study is to bridge the gap created by classroom learning by incorporating the power of current technological innovation, especially the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among primary education undergraduates. This study presumed that to make a successful transition to knowledge-based education, the introduction of AI would be a necessary tool to shift Nigerian education from analog to digital. Hence, this study investigated the primary education student competency in the use of AI for learning. This study adopted descriptive research of the survey type. The findings of the study were that majority of the primary education undergraduates are not skilled and incompetent in the use of AI for learning. There was no significant difference between male and female primary education undergraduate’s competency in the use of AI for learning. There was no significant difference in primary education undergraduate’s competency in the use of AI for learning based on university proprietorship. Students' ability to explore digital resources such as AI depends on their access to digital technologies. AI technologies should be made available, open, and accessible to primary education undergraduates, to encourage them to utilize the technologies for learning to improve learners’ capability towards achieving better academic performance.