NIGERIAN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' ENGAGEMENTS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR LEARNING

Abstract

This study investigated the Nigerian Senior Secondary School students' utilization of digital technologies for instructional purposes. It also investigated the related motivating factors for students’ engagement of digital technologies for learning; challenges facing students on the use of digital technologies; and perceived solutions to the challenges hindering students from engaging in digital technologies for learning. A descriptive study of the survey type was used in conducting the study. A total of 600 copies of researcher-designed questionnaires were randomly administered to secondary school students in Kwara State out of which 578 respondents participated in the study. Four research questions guided this study and were answered by analyzing the data collected using frequency counts, simple percentages and mean. The findings revealed that aside from students and teachers not having sufficient knowledge on the use of digital technologies in facilitating teaching and learning, the high cost of digital technologies, subscription to the internet, unstable internet connectivity and erratic nature of electricity were the challenges confronting students from engaging digital technologies for pedagogic experiences. Recommendations were proffered on the provision of stable internet connectivity, electricity and procurement of adequate digital technologies. Also, seminars should be organized for teachers and students on judicious engagement of digital technologies in facilitating teaching and learning.