ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN PROMOTING STUDENTS’ ENROLMENT IN FINE AND APPLIED ARTS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL), UMUNZE, ANAMBRA
Abstract
This study examined lecturers’ perceptions of the integration of technology in the teaching and learning of Fine and Applied Arts and its influence on student interest and enrollment in the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A structured questionnaire titled Role of Technology Integration in Promoting Students’ Enrolment in Fine and Applied Arts in Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, (RTIPSEFAAFCETU) was used to collect data from a population of from a population of eleven (11) lecturers in the School of Fine and Applied Arts Education, out of which nine (9) duly responded. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and independent samples t-test. Findings revealed that there is a low level of technology integration in the current Fine and Applied Arts programme, despite lecturers’ awareness and training. Respondents agreed that the integration of digital tools such as design software, online resources, virtual reality, and digital art studios would significantly increase student interest and enrolment. T-test analysis showed no significant difference in perceptions based on gender regarding both the impact of technology and the strategies for its integration. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the institution should invest in digital infrastructure, provide continuous training for lecturers on emerging technologies, and revise the curriculum to include modern digital art tools and practices. These measures are essential to modernize Fine and Applied Arts education and attract more students to the programme.
Keywords: Technology, Fine and Applied Arts, student enrolment, Federal College of Education Technical, Umunze.
Anozie, Nonye Esther
anozienonyem@gmail.com
Department Of Fine Arts Education, Federal College of Education Technical, Umunze