Application of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in State Owned Colleges of Education of the South-East of Nigeria

Abstract

Application of ICTs in teaching and learning in state owned Colleges of education of the South-East of
Nigeria. The study is a descriptive survey. To guide in the achievement of the purpose of the study, four
research questions were raised. The target population of the study was three hundred and twenty one (321)
lecturers. Data were collected using a questionnaire of a four point modified likert type scale and experts in
and outside the department of educational technology validated the instrument. The reliability of the
instrument was ascertained by using ten teachers from another College of education to carry out a test –
retest exercise, and a reliability coefficient of 0.71 was established using Pearson product moment
correlation coefficient statistics. The researchers administered the instrument while data were analyzed
using the mean and standard deviation statistical tool. Generally, the study revealed that many lecturers
lack basic ICT skills; many ICT facilities are not available in these institutions. Based on these findings, the
researchers recommended as follows; Lecturers at all level should try to improve on their capacity and on
ICT competencies through trainings and full participation in workshops. Also, sufficient ICT facilities made
available for lecturers use in teaching and learning.