TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE USE OF MOBILE DEVICES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE

Abstract

Mobile devices are small, portable and compact devices, which can often fit in a pocket or purse. Unlike laptop computers, which are expensive, heavy and power-hungry, mobile devices are relatively low-cost, lightweight, and some work for a long time on an electrical charge or using a couple of standard disposable or rechargeable batteries. The study examined teacher’s perceptions of the use of mobile devices for instructional delivery in secondary schools. The study’s population comprises the secondary schools in Egbeda, Local Government Area of Oyo State. 26 schools were involved in the study with 220 teachers randomly selected. The instrument used in collecting the data was a researcher designed questionnaire that contained two sections. The data collected were analyzed using Mean. The result of the study reveals that teachers perceived mobile devices to be useful, easy to use and credible. The study concluded that mobile devices are useful for instructional delivery. The study also recommended among others that teachers should be motivated to engage in advanced learning in mobile devices for instructional delivery