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Availability And Utilization Of Computers In Teaching And Learning Of Business Studies
[A CASE STUDY OF SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KAJOLA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE]
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Male (2008)
thought that limited number of computers was a challenge but more recent
researcher like Willoughby & Wood (2008) have seen that this is a
less prevalent challenge. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
(2006) highlighted the following challenges:
(i) High level of poverty that hindered access to computers and related facilities.
(ii) Unavailability of ICT teachers.
(iii) High cost of hardware and software for educational institutions.
(iv) Frequent power disruption and limited access to electricity.
(v) Obsolete computers in schools due to the rapid changes in the computing technology.
(vi) Increased moral degradation as a result of the continued use of computers in schools.
Summary of the Literature
The literature review identified numerous challenges that have faced
the availability and utilization of computers in the classroom since
their introduction; however, they are not impossible to solve. According
to many researchers, majority of the learners today may be great
heights in improving themselves in this area. Teachers are also trying
because with time the use of computers in the classrooms has been
demystified. The challenge is to improve the integration of this
technology despite the way it changes very fast.
In summary,
this research was in line with the existing body of knowledge and was
thought to have a great impact on society and the school system in
general.
Theoretical Review
Bates (2005) in Kiarie (2014)
pointed out that major changes are needed in the education system in
order to meet the need for a higher skilled workforce/ labour, and for
lifelong learning in an increasingly complex society. Bates (2005) says
that those countries that harness the power of telecommunications and
computing to the education and training needs will be economic leaders
of the 21st century. This study adopted Bates ACTIONS model as outlined
below in Kiarie (2014).
Access: How accessible is a particular technology for learners? How flexible is it for the particular target groups?
Costs: What is the cost structure of the technology? What is the unit cost per students?
Teaching Functions: What are the best teaching applications for this technology?
Interactivity and user friendliness: How easy is it to use? What kind of interaction does it provide?
Organizational
issue: What changes in organizations need to be made? What barriers
need to be removed for the success of this technology?
Novelty: How new is this technology?
Speed: How quickly can courses be mounted in this technology? How quickly can materials be changed?
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThe use of computers world over has changed the way we do many things. The integration of computer in teaching and learning has proved to be a worthwhile experiences. This study sought to establish the availability and utilization of computers for teaching and learning Business Studies in public secondary school in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State. The objectives of this research were: (1) To investigate the availability and accessibility of general purpose of computer to teachers and ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]APPENDIX I SECTION ADemographic data of the respondents 1. Gender: Male ( ), Female ( ) 2. Age range: 15-20years old ( ), 21-26years old ( ), 27-32years old ( ), 33years old and above ( ). ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Statement of the Problem Usefulness of computers during teaching
and learning process make the work of teachers easier as it helps in
demysifing complex concepts in different subjects. Computers help
students learn better by enhancing their learning environment and
increasing learning resources. Availability of computers to Business
Studies teachers is the first stage in the successful adoption of
computers in teaching the subject in secondary schools (Kiarie, 2014).
This is ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER THREEMETHODOLOGY This chapter described in detail how data was obtained, processed, analyzed and interpreted so as to answer the researcher’s questions. The sub-sections discussed covered the following area: research design, population of the study, sample and sampling techniques, instrumentation, validity of the instrument, reliability of the instrument, procedure for data collection and method of data analysis. Research Design The study adopted descriptive research ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 6 ]CHAPTER FOUR DATA ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS This chapter focuses on the analysis and presentation of results obtained from the data analyzed. One hundred (100) questionnaires titled “Availability and Utilization of Computers in the Teaching and Learning of Business Studies in Public Secondary Schools in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage was used to analyze demographic data and respondents’ responses.Descrip ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS This chapter examined the summary, conclusion and recommendations made from the findings of this study. The findings of this study prepared the basis for the recommendation made so as to provide solutions to making computers available for use to teach and learn Business Studies in Public Secondary Schools in Kajola Local Government, Oyo State. Suggestions made for further studies provided pathways to follow for other researchers to help ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Ministry of
Education (2006). National Information and Communication Technology
(ICT) strategy for education and training June 2006. Nairobi Government
Printers. Ministry of Information and Communication (2006). National
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policy. Retrieved on
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http://www.share4der.info/telecontreskb/documents/2651.pdfMurdock,
E. & Desberg, P. (2004). Computers in the Curriculum: Exercise for
integrating technology into instructions. Cal ... Continue reading---
