MODE OF UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITIES IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
This study examined basic ICT resources used for instructional delivery in Adamawa state, Nigeria. The study is quantitative research of a survey method. Different sampling techniques at different levels were used in selecting 214 lecturers from Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola, Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, and American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola. Principles of Pedagogy-Space-Technology framework were considered in the research data gathering, and analysis. The findings revealed that there is a differential deployment in hardware, software and ICT resources across the three universities in Adamawa state. It was also discovered that lecturers perceived ICT to be useful for teaching, research, and social interaction. The study recommended among others that there should be more ICT resources, and competency training for lecturers of the institutions for effective awakening of the opportunities offered by ICT in the 21st Century
