IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BUSINESS EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF ANAMBRA STATE
OKEKE, KELECHI CHARLES (PhD)
Department of Social Science Education
Imo State University, Owerri
Email: okekechazdarl75@gmail.com | Phone: 08037320300
UMEZURUIKE, LINDA UGOCHI
Department of Social Science Education
Imo State University, Owerri
Email: lindaprecious2312@gmail.com | Phone: 08068570065
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) utilization by Business Education lecturers and students on the teaching and learning of Business Education in tertiary institutions in Anambra State. A descriptive survey design was employed. The population comprised all Business Education lecturers and students from all the four tertiary institutions offering Business Education in Anambra State. A sample of 100 respondents (25 lecturers and 75 students) was purposively selected from two public colleges of education in Anambra State.
Two validated questionnaires were used for data collection, and their reliability coefficients were established at 0.96 and 0.87 using Cronbach Alpha. Results indicated a significant relationship between ICT utilization and effective teaching and learning processes. The study concludes that enhancing ICT access and integration in teaching and learning can improve Business Education outcomes. Recommendations include increased provision of ICT infrastructure by relevant stakeholders.
Keywords
Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Business Education Utilization, Teaching, Learning