International Journal of Learning and Instruction (IJLI)
Vol 3, No 1 (2021): Volume 3 Number 1 April 2021

Nigerian Secondary Students’ Accessibility, Utilization, Competence and Attitude towards the Use of Tablet Pc for Pedagogic Experience

Nathaniel Samuel (University of Ilorin, Faculty of Education, Nigeria.)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 May 2021

Abstract

This study was descriptive research of the survey type and the paper examined students’ basic skills, accessibility, utilization, attitudes competence and challenges encountered on the use of digital mobile technologies and the internet for pedagogic experience among the Senior Secondary School 1, 2 and 3 students in Ogbomoso, Oyo State Nigeria. Students from four public secondary schools were purposively sampled for the study based on the access to use Tablet Pc for learning. Researcher-designed questionnaire was employed and contained items on basic skills, accessibility, utilization, attitudes competence and challenges encountered on the use of digital mobile technologies and the internet. Seven hundred and seventy-eight (778) respondents participated in the study and the data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, mean scores and percentages. Findings from this study revealed that considerable number of students have access to Tablet Pc and the internet; possessed skills, frequently accesses and utilizes their tablet Pc for fun, entertainment and non-academic related functions. They also cultivated good deal of interest in accessing social, fun and entertainment functions with their Tablet Pcs. However, students encountered challenges like: slow Internet connection, fragility of the touch screen, short battery life span, irregular electricity supply and uncontrollable challenge on the devices’ charging point. Therefore, seminars, workshops and trainings should be organized for students on competence and skills development that will facilitate maximum utilization of newer mobile devices for academic purposes.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJLI

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

IJLI is a Scientific Journal published twice a year in April and Oktober by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education in Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak. The article contains the results of research and other scientific literature related to learning, instruction, teaching and ...