ICT DEPLOYMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN LANDMARK UNIVERSITY

OLAONIPEKUN,, Oluwasegun Ayotola (2021) ICT DEPLOYMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN LANDMARK UNIVERSITY. Masters thesis, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara State.

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Abstract

In Nigeria, where ICT growth lacks a solid basis, there is a need for curriculum and institutional-based program restructuring, particularly in terms of re-designing Tertiary Institution skills and tactics.. Apart from internet infrastructure, few private institutions are able to implement global best practices in teaching aids such as smart boards, online course compacts, technology-driven student administration and record management. Thus, leading to examination malpractice elimination and efficient course material management while resulting in student perceptions of learning. The research work seeks to investigate the impact of the adoption and use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Learning using Uses and Gratification Theory and the Global Village Theory as the theoretical underpinning. The Study adopts a quantitative-descriptive research design. The population of the study consists of 3134 Undergraduate Students in the University and the sample size of 350 Students was randomly selected and data was analyzed using regression. The findings reveal that there is a significant influence of Smart boards on Students Academic Performance in Landmark University. The presence of Smart board does not influence Students Academic Performance with the reflection of a low beta values (beta = .077) with Tval (1.370) lower than 1.96, sig. .000 p < .05). Online Course-Compact has significant effect and enhances Students Academic Performance with high beta values (beta = .460) with Tval (9.172) higher than 1.96, sig. .000 p < .05) in Landmark University and finally the use of biometric data capturing for records has a significant influence on students’ academic performance has a high beta value (beta = .230) with Tval (4.176) higher than 1.96, sig. .000 p < .05) in Landmark University. The Study recommends prioritizing lecturers and facilitators training capacity building programs in the use of ICT infrastructure in order to be a step head of students who are more tech-savvy to avoid compromising and manipulations of academic resources. Investment in cyber-security infrastructure should be a must in order to protect the integrity of students’ and management records. Furthermore, it is advised that there should be a road map for reducing the use of paper-based examinations and providing computer-based assessment for theory and objective based examinations for students by 50% in the next 10years.

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