INVESTIGATE IMPACT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ON BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC

UNIVERSITIES, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA.

ADEDAYO JUMOKE OLAMIDE

BED/2019/1003

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI,

EKITI STATE
 PURPOSE OF STUDY

The main purpose of this study is to investigate Impact of Information Communication

Technology on Business Education Students' Academic Performance in Public Universities,
Ekiti State, Nigeria.

The objective to achieve the purpose of the study are stated below:

1. To Assess the Level of ICT Integration:

Investigate the extent to which Information Communication Technology (ICT) is currently

integrated into the Business Education programs offered by public universities in Ekiti State,
Nigeria.

2. To Examine the Accessibility and Utilization of ICT Resources:

Explore how Business Education students access and utilize ICT resources for their academic
activities, assessing the effectiveness of existing channels and tools.

3. To Analyze the Correlation between ICT Use and Academic Performance:

Establish the correlation between the utilization of ICT tools and resources and the academic
performance of Business Education students, providing insights into the impact of technology on
educational outcomes.

4. To Identify Challenges Hindering Effective ICT Integration:

Identify and critically examine the challenges and barriers that impede the seamless integration
of ICT within Business Education programs, aiming to understand the constraints faced by
students, faculty, and administrators.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS:

1. To what extent is Information Communication Technology (ICT) integrated into Business

Education programs in public universities in Ekiti State?
2. How do Business Education students access and utilize ICT resources for their academic
activities?
3. What is the correlation between the use of ICT tools and the academic performance of Business
Education students?
4. What challenges hinder the effective integration of ICT in Business Education programs?

RESEARCH HYPOTHESES:

Main Hypothesis: There is a significant relationship between the integration of Information

Communication Technology (ICT) and the academic performance of Business Education
students in public universities in Ekiti State.

Operational Hypotheses:

1. H₀: There is no significant correlation between the extent of ICT integration and academic
performance among Business Education students. H₁: There is a significant correlation between
the extent of ICT integration and academic performance among Business Education students.
2. H₀: There is no significant association between the accessibility and utilization of ICT resources
and the academic performance of Business Education students. H₁: There is a significant
association between the accessibility and utilization of ICT resources and the academic
performance of Business Education students.
 QUESTIONAIRE

DEAR RESPONDENT,

I am Adedayo Jumoke Olamide, a final year student of Business Education Federal University,
Oye-Ekiti, researching on the topic Impact of Information Communication Technology on
Business Education Students' Academic Performance in Public Universities, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
This research is solely for academic purpose. Your response will be treated with utmost
confidentiality and I will be very grateful for your honest answers. Thank you for your co-
operation.
Key: SA= Strongly Agree, A= Agree, SD= Strongly Disagree and D= Disagree
Instruction
Please fill in the gap effectively.

SECTION A

PERSONAL INFORMATION
1. Gender: Male ____________Female___________
2. Age: ________________
3. Current Academic level: ________________

SECOND B

ICT INTEGRATION IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMS

S/N ITEM SA A SD D
1. The Business Education program encourages the use of
E-learning platforms for interactive learning
experiences.
2. The Business Education program at my university
effectively integrates Information Communication
Technology (ICT).
3. Lecturers in my Business Education courses actively
utilize Smartboards for instructional purposes.
4. Online research databases are readily accessible and
utilized in my Business Education program.
5. Laptops or personal computers are essential tools for
engaging in academic activities within the Business
Education program.
 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND PERCEPTIONS

S/N ITEM SA A SD D
1. Please rate your satisfaction with the overall quality of
the Business Education program at your university.
2. Indicate your level of agreement with the statement:
"The integration of Information Communication
Technology (ICT) has positively contributed to my
understanding of business education concepts."
3. To what extent do you believe that the use of ICT
resources has improved your ability to engage with
course materials and assignments?
4. Rate your perception of the impact of ICT on your
academic performance compared to traditional teaching
methods.
5. How confident are you in using ICT tools and resources
for your academic requirements?

CHALLENGES IN ICT INTEGRATION

S/N ITEM SA A SD D
1. The availability of ICT facilities for academic use is
2. My level of ICT skills adequately supports my academic
activities
3. The training provided on ICT usage is sufficient for my
academic need
4. I frequently experience technological glitches while
using ICT resources for academic purposes
5. The support services for resolving ICT-related issues are