Use of Information Communication Technology for Teaching by N-Power Teach Beneficiaries of Public Primary and Secondary Schools in Nigeria

Janet O. Adekannbi; Adeola Oluwatosin Makinde

doi:10.51983/ajist-2020.10.1.301

Authors

Janet O. Adekannbi Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Adeola Oluwatosin Makinde Africa Regional Centre for Information Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51983/ajist-2020.10.1.301

Keywords:

Information and Communication Technology, Teaching and learning, N-Power Teach Beneficiaries, primary and secondary schools, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the use of mobile devices for teaching by N-Power Teach beneficiaries in public primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted, and 50 beneficiaries were selected using multi-stage sampling. Data collection was through interview and data collected were transcribed and analysed using Nvivo 12 software. Findings revealed that the main ICT tool accessed by the beneficiaries was the N-Teach application (a pre-installed application) which contains textbooks, video, audio materials. The devices were reportedly used for preparing lesson notes and instructional materials. Beneficiaries reported being confident in the use of these devices for teaching, however, beneficiaries in secondary schools reported having primary school teaching application tools on their devices. School administrators reportedly had positive attitude to the use of the devices while few had initial rejection. Challenges reported in the use of the devices included poor power supply, insufficient data and network failures.

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