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VOL. 3, ISSUE 4 (2021)
Extent of utilization of computer aided instruction by adult learners in national Open University of Nigeria, Anambra State
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Johnson Nnadi Ewelum, Helen E Adebola, Peace Sochima Iwundu
Abstract
The study explored the extent of utilization of computer aided instruction by adult learners in National Open University of Nigeria, Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study consisted of all the adult learners in National Open University of Nigeria, Anambra State study centre. The sample of the study consisted of 285 adult learners selected through purposive sampling technique. Questionnaire developed by the researchers and validated by two experts, one in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education and the other in the Department of Educational Foundation (Measurement and Evaluation Option), all from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria was used for data collection. Data collected was analyzed with mean. The findings of the study include that learners use computer aided instruction to a low extent in NOUN study centre, Anambra State, the constraints experienced by learners in utilizing computer aided instruction methods in NOUN are poor power supply, lack of adequate skill, high cost of purchase of computer, among others. It was also found that stable power supply, training learners on the use of computer aided instruction, recruitment of skilled manpower by government, among others are the strategies for enhancing learners’ use of computer aided instruction methods in NOUN study centre, Anambra State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that government should make adequate provisions for different types of computer aided instruction tools for use in NOUN study centres.
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Pages:18-22
How to cite this article:
Johnson Nnadi Ewelum, Helen E Adebola, Peace Sochima Iwundu "Extent of utilization of computer aided instruction by adult learners in national Open University of Nigeria, Anambra State ". International Journal of Educational Research and Studies, Vol 3, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 18-22
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