Analysis of Students’ Attitude Towards the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions

Musa Olarewaju Dauda, M. O. Ayanda, A. G. Jibrin

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This paper is on Students’ attitude towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. 180 science students from three colleges of education, 240 science and engineering students from three polytechnics and 160 science and engineering students from two universities constituted the sample. A 20 items attitudinal questionnaire on Information and Communication Technology (AQICT) was developed and administered to respondents. Data obtained were subjected to mean, t-test and ANOVA statistical analysis. Findings showed that students exhibited negative attitude towards some ICT. The study also revealed that student’s gender difference had no influence on their attitude towards ICT while school nature influence student’s attitude towards ICT. It was suggested that, computer literacy courses be introduced to all science and engineering students in Nigerian tertiary institutions if the nation need to forge ahead technologically.


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