Technology

Google Meet as Emerging Technology in Business Education Programme (Published)

The study examined Google meet as Emerging Technology in Business Education Programme. The study’s framework consisted of three objectives, research questions, and null hypotheses. A descriptive survey design was employed, encompassing a population of 48 business educators from four Ebonyi State tertiary institutions (comprising two state and two federal institutions). Given the small population size, a census approach was adopted, eliminating the need for sampling. Data collection utilized a 26-item questionnaire, validated through expert review and pilot-tested using Cronbach’s Alpha, which yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.85. Statistical analysis involved mean and standard deviation to address research questions, while independent t-tests (α = 0.05) evaluated hypotheses. Findings indicated that Google Meet can effectively supplement traditional face-to-face instruction in Business Education programme, conducting online group discussions, engaging students in virtual field trips, sharing learning experiences by students among others. It also showed the benefits of using Google Meet in business education which include students increased academic flexibility, enhanced students’ participation in lessons and discussions, accessibility to students with disabilities, collaboration among students on group projects etc. The challenges of using Google Meet were also highlighted as cost of funding and sustaining the logistics, poor audio quality, poor video quality, limited interaction between students and teachers, vulnerability to hacking, inaccessibility to reliable internet connectivity and so on. This study’s results suggest that Google Meet, as an emerging technology, holds promise for enhancing Business Education programs.  The researcher recommended among other things, that tertiary institutions in Ebonyi state should use Google Meet in their business education programme to enhance students’ academic flexibility and learning experiences.

 

Keywords: Google meet, Technology, business education programme

Lecturer’s Perception of Impact of Technological Devices for Quality Curriculum Delivery in Colleges of Education in the Face of Insecurity in the South-East (A Case Study of Anambra and Imo States) (Published)

The research work focused on lecturers’ perceptions of impact of technological devices for quality curriculum delivery in colleges of education in the face of insecurity in the South East, Nigeria. The population of the study was made of ten thousand lecturers from state colleges of education in the South-East, Nigeria. Sample consisting of four hundred lecturers who were randomly selected using simple random sampling technique. One hundred (100) lecturers were drawn from each of the four state owned colleges of education in the zone. The questionnaires were the instrument for data collection and it was validated by two experts in Curriculum Studies at Federal College of Education Technical Umunze and Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State. Five research questions were formulated to guide the study. Descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The mean statistics was used to analyse the data collected. The findings of the study among others, showed that lecturer’s perception on the impact of technological devices as tools for promoting teaching and learning. They see technological devices as gadgets for quality education accessible to learners and for individualized instruction especially in the face of insecurity in the South-East Zone. The research work concluded and recommended that the federal government should tackle the root causes of insecurity in Nigeria such as poor governance, injustice, tribalism, nepotism, weak judicial system among others.

Keywords: Curriculum, Insecurity, Lecturers, Perception, Technology, delivery

The Contribution of Technological Innovations to Enhance Education for Sustainable Development (Published)

Technological innovations have revolutionized numerous sectors, including education, by providing new tools and methodologies that enhance learning experiences and outcomes. Governments worldwide made teaching and learning educational technology compulsory during the COVID-19 pandemic in all educational fields. Despite the numerous advantages, integrating technological innovations into the educational process is challenging. There remains a significant gap between the potential of these technologies and their actual implementation in classrooms and educational fields. Issues such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of teacher training, and resistance to change hinder the effective use of technology in education. Moreover, the rapid movement of technological advancements often exceeds the ability of educational institutions to adapt, leading to underutilization of available resources and missed opportunities for enhancing the educational process. While there is a growing body of literature on the subject, much of the existing research is fragmented and lacks a comprehensive framework that connects theory with practice. This study employs qualitative analysis to obtain information about the experiences, benefits, and discusses the challenges that may arise using educational advancements and techniques in language learning. It aims to provide teachers and educators with a better understanding of the impacts of using technology in the educational process and the development of language learning. In the paper, the researcher defines technology, in addition to Information Communication Technology (ICT), and reviews previous studies on the effective use of technological tools across educational settings. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the role of using modern technological innovations that can be effectively utilized and integrated into education, not only for learners but also for their instructors who need to achieve professional development, by increasing the engagement of using technology in educational settings, motivation, as well as improving accessibility and convenience.

 

Keywords: Educational Technology, Innovations, Professional Development, Technology

Classroom Management in Primary Schools of Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects (Published)

Classroom management is a massive part of learning and teaching in the domain of education. Primary education is usually called the mother of education. This study attempts to find out the problems and prospects of classroom management in the primary schools of Bangladesh. The study explores the pedagogical difficulties resulting from different issues like the lack of teachers’ managerial skills, methods of instruction, environmental factors, and students’ factors. The researcher has used mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) to analyze these problems and found out the solution to these problems. This study has been conducted in both public and private schools. The population of this study includes primary school teachers targeting 30 teachers who are closely connected with classroom management, and the data collected through questionnaires and interviews. This paper titled “Classroom management in primary schools of Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects,” will help researchers, policymakers, and teachers to rethink their initiatives for excellence in teaching and classroom management.

Citation: Mohammad Shamim Hosan, Che Weiyan  and  Mohammad Shamim Hosan (2022)  Classroom Management in Primary Schools of Bangladesh: Problems and Prospects, International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, Vol. 10, No.9, pp.19-54

Keywords: Primary Education, Problems, Prospects, Quality Management, Technology, behavioral management, instructional management

The Influence of Technology Education on the Graphic Design Programme at Takoradi Technical University (Published)

Citation: Ebenezer Kofi Enninful and Abraham Boakye-Amponsah (2022)  The Influence of Technology Education on the Graphic Design Programme at TakoradiTechnical University, International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, Vol. 10, No.2, pp.30-47

Abstract: It has been observed that the Department of the Graphic Design Technology lacks a wide range of immerging Technologies linked to the Graphic Design Programme. Consequently, students lack of knowledge about most of these new technologies with the current trends is making them fall behind. The study sought to find out the influence of today’s technology on the Graphic Design programme being pursued by Higher National Diploma (HND) students at the Department of Graphic Design Technology. This is against the background that technology forms an integral part of the Graphic Design programme in the 21st century. An in-depth review of related literature from various authors have been discussed concerning the study. Through non-probability purpose sampling, an aggregate of 128 students and 6 teaching staff were selected for the study. In terms of the research design the qualitative approach was adopted for the study. The methodology employed for the study included participant observation and a questionnaire to reveal key findings for the study. That was complemented with proper structured and semi-structured interview techniques to beseech views from respective respondents for practical analysis. Consequently, the findings from the data revealed that technology had had some level of influence on the Graphic Design programme. Based on the findings, the researchers have made appropriate recommendations to help include the contemporary trends in the technology for the Graphic Design programme to prepare students adequately with the requisite hands-on training as the Graphic Design industry in Ghana and beyond demands. However, the importance and the practices cannot be overemphasized.

Keywords: Influence, Programme, Technology, Trends, computer graphics, graphic design.

The Impression of Technology Education on the Graphic Design Programme at Takoradi Technical University (Published)

The study sought to find out the influence of today’s Technology on the Graphic Design programme being pursued by Higher National Diploma (HND) students at the Department of Graphic Design Technology. This is against the background that Technology forms an integral part of the Graphic Design programme in the 21^st century. An in-depth review of related literature from various authors have been discussed concerning the study. Through non-probability purpose sampling, an aggregate of 134 students and teaching staff were selected for the study. The research methodology employed for the study included the use of participant observation and questionnaire to reveal key findings for the study. This was complemented with proper structured and semi-structured interview techniques to beseech views from respective respondents for practical analysis. Consequently, the researchers’ findings from the data revealed that Technology had had some level of impacts on the Graphic Design programme. Based on the findings the researchers have made appropriate recommendations to help include the contemporary trends in the Technology for the Graphic Design programme in the technical university to prepare students adequately with the requite hands-on training as the Graphic Design industry in Ghana and beyond demands; although the importance and the practices cannot be over emphasised.

Citation: Ebenezer Kofi Enninful and Abraham Boakye-Amponsah (2022)  The Impression of Technology Education on the Graphic Design Programme at Takoradi Technical University, International Journal of Education, Learning and Development, Vol. 10, No.1, pp.1-15

 

Keywords: Impact, Programme, Technology, Trends, computer graphics, graphic design.

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Keywords: Impact, Programme, Technology, Trends, computer graphics, graphic design.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem) Education: A Catalyst for Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth in Nigeria (Published)

Equipping learners with the 21^st century skills is the current pursuit of nations of the world wishing to maintain global leadership and cutting-edge economic competitiveness. These nations now see Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education as an option for equipping their up-coming generations with problem solving skills and potentials for becoming innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. This paper explains the concept of Nigerian economic recession and its remote causes. It also explains the STEM education as a meta-discipline which is taught as an integrated subject abroad but is yet to take root in Nigeria. The author presents STEM education as the foundation for innovation, entrepreneurship and work place skill required to boost the economy of Nigeria so as to diversify her economy from oil dependence and combat youth unemployment. It concludes with suggestions of what Nigeria ought to do at this time to reposition STEM education to achieve economic recovery.

Keywords: Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Mathematics Education, Science, Technology, economic growth

Correlates of Internet Use among Secondary School Students in Nigeria (Published)

Internet is a new technology in Nigeria that is desirable to be used among secondary school students. Students are in love with internet because any kind of information on any topic is available on the internet. With fast and vast information exchange occasioned by globalization, efforts are being made towards providing caution on students’ use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and internet in particular. This study aims at analyzing the use of internet among secondary school students in Nigeria. The paper discusses the following correlates – internet as a concept, characteristics of secondary school students, problems of adolescents, positive and negative effects of internet use among students and the strategies to reduce the negative effects of internet use.

Keywords: Education, Globalization, Internet, Nigeria, Students, Technology

IMPACT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON THE MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA (Published)

This study was carried out to investigate the impact of ICT on the management and performance of secondary school teachers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Three (3) research questions and three (3) hypotheses guided the study. Three hundred (300) teachers who were sampled from three senatorial zones in the state i.e. Kwara Central, North and South were used for the data collection. The instrument utilized was researchers’ designed structured 27 items questionnaire and mean scores were used to test the hypothesis. The findings showed that many schools do not have and teachers do not use the ICT tools in their instructional activities. It was also revealed that the ICT training(s) teachers received do not have desired impact on instructional usage. The study recommended that government should partner with private organizations to provide ICT tools for secondary schools in Kwara State and that needs assessment should be carried out to determine what and types of training teachers need before they are selected to go on ICT training

Keywords: Information, Management and Performance, Teachers, Technology