Effects of Information and Communication Technology Facilities on the Academic Performance of Students in Computer Application Course in Federal Colleges of Education in North-West Nigeria

Abstract

The aim of this work was to find out the effects of using information and communication technology facilities on the academic performance of students in computer application course in Federal Colleges of Education in North-West Nigeria. Related literature was reviewed. The research design was descriptive survey design. Two research questions and two hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The chi-square statistical instrument was used in analyzing the data at .05 level of significance. The sample of the study was made up of 318 randomly sampled students and lecturers from five Federal Colleges of Education in North-West, Nigeria. The result revealed that Lecturers should develop computer skills and be properly trained in the use of ICT facilities in teaching and learning computer application course and that That ICT facility alone has no effect on how the students understand lectures, how the lectures are being taught and the academic performance of students in computer application course. Based on this finding, it was recommended that Head of Departments should make sure that computer oriented courses are taught by lecturers who are trained in the use of ICT facilities in teaching and learning.

Keywords: Communication, Information, Computer, Technology, Performance, Education.