EXTENT OF USE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AMONG LECTURERS IN FEDERAL TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the extent of utilization of emerging technologies for research and development among lecturers in federal tertiary institutions in Anambra state. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. To guide the study, three research questions were formulated and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population of the study comprised 1138 lecturers from two federal tertiary institutions used for the study. A sample size of 296 was determined using the Taro Yamane formula, while random proportionate sampling technique was used to select the respondents. A structured questionnaire developed by the researchers and validated by experts was used for collection of data. A face to face administration was used for the distribution and collection of the questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics were used to test the hypotheses. The results showed that while several emerging technologies enhance the research and development of lecturers, most of these technologies are not yet fully utilized. The study also identified several challenges impeding their effective utilization. The study concludes that lecturers are not maximizing the potential of emerging technologies, which are valuable tools for enhancing research and development in tertiary institutions. The study recommends, that tertiary institutions should collaborate with stakeholders such as TETFund, philanthropists, corporate organizations to provide the infrastructure required for the effective utilization of emerging technologies.
Key Words: Emerging Technologies, Research, Development, Lecturers and Tertiary Institutions
Prof. Ikeanyionwu, C. L.
Dr. Ike, I. C.
ike.ijeomachidinma@yahoo.com;
School of Business Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze