ROLE OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY IN ENHANCING BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA STATE
Abstract
The study investigated the role of mobile technology in enhancing Business Education programme in colleges of education in Anambra State. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population of the study comprised all the 84 business educators, consisting of 66 from Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, and 18 from Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. A structured questionnaire titled “Role of Mobile Technology in Enhancing Business Education Programme” (RMTEBEP) was used to gather data regarding three research questions posed by the study. The instrument was validated by three experts in business education and measurement and evaluation from Federal College of Education, Technical Asaba, Delta, Nigeria. A pilot test was conducted using 20 Business educators from Federal College of Education, Technical, Asaba, Delta. Cronbach Alpha was used for the analysis yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.83, 0.88, and 0.79, indicating the instrument’s reliability.
A face-to-face method of questionnaire administration was employed which yielded 93% return rate. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, while a t-test was used for inferential analysis. The study found that mobile devices, applications, and internet services facilitate information accessibility, provide platforms for collaboration and networking, and aid in real-time information and feedback. It was recommended, among other things, that colleges of education in Anambra State should partner with service providers, such as MTN and Airtel, to ensure seamless internet accessibility.
Keywords: Mobile Technology, Mobile Devices, Applications, Internet Services, Business Education