The Impact Of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Usage on Students’ Academic Performance in University of Nigeria Nsukka Enugu State
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https://doi.org/10.47747/ijisi.v4i1.1109Keywords:
Information, Communication, Academic performance, Student, ImpactAbstract
The main purpose of this study was to examine the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) usage of student’ academic performance with particular reference to the University of Nigeria Nsukka . A total population of 500 students was sampled using simple random technique. Data for this study were collected using a well-structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as simple table and percentages, while hypotheses formulated were tested using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis. The results showed that internet usage has led to significant improvement in the academic performance of student of the University of Nigeria Nsukka. The results also showed that e-learning has significant relationship with academic performance of students in the University of Nigeria Nsukka. However, the results showed that the use of Facebook by the students has no significant relationship with their academic performance. Based on the findings, the study recommends that the University authority should expand the current size of the ICT Centre in the campus and make it function efficiently. Also, the University of Nigeria Nsukka authority should provide affordable internet services to students.
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