Nigerian Online Journal of Educational Sciences and Technology

INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS ACQUISITION

2025-05-05T04:39:54+00:00

Information and communication technology (ICT) has played a pivotal role in the activities of undergraduate students in universities across the globe in this digital age. The perception of chemistry undergraduates on the influence of information and communication technology on students’ academic performance and acquisition of twenty-first-century skills was investigated in this study. Four research questions and four hypotheses guided the research. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and structured questionnaires were administered to 180 students randomly selected from one public university in Lagos State. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, while the hypotheses were tested using the frequency cross-tabulation statistics and independent samples Mann-Whitney tests. The findings showed that most students who make use of ICT perceive a positive influence on their academic performance and acquisition of 21st-century skills. Further findings showed that both male and female perceptions of academic performance were significant and not gender sensitive. It was recommended that lecturers and students use ICT more in the classrooms for educational purposes.

ASSESSMENT OF CYBER HYGIENE AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

2025-05-05T05:04:08+00:00

The study aimed to evaluate the awareness and perception of cyber hygiene among primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State. Given the increasing dependence on digital systems and networks, cyber hygiene has become essential in today's interconnected world, where cyber threats continue to evolve. A quantitative descriptive survey design was adopted, utilizing a researcher-designed questionnaire to collect data. The questionnaire was administered to 120 participants, and the responses were analyzed to determine their level of cyber hygiene awareness and perception. Descriptive statistics, including frequency counts and simple percentages, were used to summarize demographic data, while mean scores were employed to address the research questions. The study's findings revealed that primary school teachers demonstrated a moderate level of cyber hygiene awareness, with the highest awareness observed in areas such as online safety measures and data backups. However, gaps in understanding cyber hygiene concepts were identified. While teachers generally recognized the importance of cyber hygiene, their confidence in comprehending and applying these practices remained moderate. The study concluded that primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis possess a moderate level of cyber hygiene awareness and hold a positive perception of its importance. It was recommended that targeted training programs and awareness initiatives be introduced to strengthen teachers' knowledge of cyber hygiene. Additionally, schools should invest in improving their security infrastructure to facilitate the effective implementation of cyber hygiene practices.

ASSESSMENT OF CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS’ KNOWLEDGE AND READINESS TO UTILIZE EDUCATIONAL ROBOTICS FOR CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

2025-05-05T05:12:52+00:00

The study determined the extent to which childhood educators have the knowledge and the readiness to utilize robotics for classroom instruction in Ilorin metropolis. The design employed for this study was a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis, while the target population was basic (1-5) public and private and primary school teachers in Ilorin metropolis. A sample size of 240 teachers was selected from the target population using a Simple random sampling technique. A researcher self-designed instrument titled "Robotic Education Teachers Test and Questionnaire on Teachers Readiness 1o utilize robotics" was used for data collection. Which was face and content validated, and the reliability index was 0.67. The demographic characteristics of respondents were described using descriptive statistical Tools of percentage and frequency, while mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions. The inferential statistical tool of ANOVA was used to test the formulated hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings indicated that teachers have low knowledge but are moderately ready to utilize educational robotic irrespective of their qualification and School type. Recommendation was made for the government to encourage local universities, technology hubs and professional to support the integration of robotics in primary schools.