THE PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATES AND LECTURERS ON THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING ECONOMIC IN NIGERIAN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS

THE PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATES AND LECTURERS ON THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING ECONOMIC IN NIGERIAN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS

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THE PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATES AND LECTURERS ON THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING ECONOMIC IN NIGERIAN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS



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ABSTRACT
This study investigates the perceptions of undergraduates and lecturers on the impact of information and communication technology in learning economic in Nigerian higher institutions. The study adopted survey research design. The population for the study comprised of two hundred students’ and fifty lecturers learning and teaching Economics. Two instruments titled “Students’ Attitude to ICT Usage in Economics Questionnaire” and “Lecturers’ Attitude to ICT Usage in Economics Questionnaire” were used for this study. Data generated from the study were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the level of awareness of Information and Communication Technology in among Undergraduate Students of Economics is very high; the students have a strong and positive perception regarding the use of ICT in learning Economics. Also there is no significant difference in the gender of undergraduate students’ awareness and perception of the impact of Information and communication technology in learning Economics. It was concluded that lectures have positive perception regarding the impact of ICT in learning and teaching Economics. Among other recommendations is seminars should be organized for Lecturers, Teachers and students, in order to be updated on the importance and usefulness of telecommunication and technology in the learning of Economics.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Objective
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope and Delimitation of the Study
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Background
2.1.1 Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)
2.1.2 Diffusion of Innovation Theory
2.1.3 Constructive Approach to Learning
2.1.4 Operant Conditioning Theory
2.2 Economics Concepts and Systems
2.3 Need for Economics Education Programme
2.4 Information and Communication Technology Uptake in Higher Education
2.5 Importance of Using Information and Computer Technology in Education
2.6 The Benefits of Information and Communication Technology in Education
2.7 The Web as an Innovation in Learning Economics
2.8 Positive Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Education
2.9 The Negative Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Education
2.10 Review of empirical researches on ICT adoption and perception
CHAPTER THREE: Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.5 Research Instruments
3.6 Validity of Research Instrument
3.7 Administration of the Instruments
3.8 Method of Data Collection
3.9 Analysis of Data
CHAPTER FOUR
4.1 Analysis of Research Questions
4.2 Summary of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Discussion of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
References
Appendix: Questionnaire

LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
4.1 Descriptive data on level of awareness of information and
communication technology among undergraduate students of Economics 37

4.2 Descriptive data on perception of undergraduate students on impact of
information and communication technology in learning Economics. 38

4.3 ANOVA table showing the gender differences of students’ awareness and
perception score on the impact of ICT in learning Economics 39

4.4 Descriptive Data on Lecturers the impact of information and
communication technology in learning Economics in Nigeria 40

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