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Availability and Utilization of Assistive Technology for Learning among Students with Special Needs in Ilorin, Kwara State Adebayo Emmanuel Alimi; Ebenezer Omolafe Babalola; Gboyega Ayodeji Aladesusi; Ahmed Idris Issa; Eyiyemi Veronica Omolafe
Indonesian Journal of Community and Special Needs Education Vol 2, No 1 (2022): IJCSNE: March 2022
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (795.31 KB) | DOI: 10.17509/ijcsne.v2i1.37916

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The availability and use of technological devices to aid students with special needs in education and training are driven by the changing nature of work. This study investigated the Availability and Utilization of Assistive Technology for Learning among Students with Special Needs in Ilorin, Kwara State. A descriptive research design of survey type was employed for this study. Multi-stage sampling techniques of simple random sampling and purposive sampling were used to select 100 respondents for the study. The questionnaire was used for the study. Descriptive and Inferential statistics were used to answer the research question and test the stated hypotheses with the aid of statistical product and service solution (SPSS) version 20.0 at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings from this study showed that assistive Technology devices are available for assimilation of students with special needs in Ilorin, Kwara and there is no significant influence in the utilization of assistive technology for students of special needs based on the gender of the students. It was recommended that the Government should provide adequate funding to improve the availability of assistive technology.
Development and Validation of Digital Photo Series for the Teaching of BT in Ilorin, Nigeria Ebenezer Omolafe Babalola; Charity H. M. Boor; Gboyega Ayodeji Aladesusi; Mariam Adenike Shomoye
Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 1, No 3 (2021): IJERT: December 2021
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The essence of basic technology (BT) in the secondary school curriculum is to assist learners to develop an interest in technology and introduce students to the basic rudiment of technology. Thus, BT teachers must use relevant instructional media that would help in achieving the aims of BT in secondary. This study developed and validated a digital photo series to teach BT concepts in upper basic schools in the Ilorin metropolis. The study adopted a design and development model type. Five BT teachers and three educational technology experts were randomly selected to participate in the study. Three research instruments were used in this study, a developed digital photo series on the BT concept, an educational technology expert rating guide, and a subject content validation questionnaire. Digital photo series was successfully developed to teaching upper BT. Educational technology experts agreed that the developed digital photo series satisfied the required expectation. The cost for developing digital photo series was determined. The study concluded that the digital photo series is a powerful instructional tool that can enhance the teaching of BT in Nigeria. The findings imply that schools should adopt the use of digital photo series in the teaching and learning of BT to concretize learning contents and increase students’ performance.
Students ‘Attitude Towards the Utilization of Google Classroom for Learning Charles Olabode Olumorin; Ebenezer Omolafe Babalola; Sunday Ashaolu; Eyiyemi Veronica Omolafe
Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Technology Vol 2, No 3 (2022): IJERT: December 2022
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijert.v2i3.44828

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This study investigates students' attitudes towards the use of Google Classroom for learning at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research is used in this study. The population for this study consisted of all students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The population of this study consisted of undergraduates in ten selected faculties at the University of Ilorin. Samples were taken using a multi-stage sampling technique. Use of stratified sampling technique to divide the population into strata based on faculty. Then, random sampling technique was used to select 30 respondents from each stratum. Specifically, 30 undergraduate students were selected from ten faculties, bringing the total number of respondents to 300 people. The research finding is that students have a positive attitude towards the use of Google Classroom at the University of Ilorin. Gender has no significant effect on student attitudes towards the use of Google Classroom at Ilorin University. The research course did not have a significant effect on respondents' attitudes towards the use of Google Classroom at the University of Ilorin. The study concludes that Google Classroom's diverse potential can be harnessed and harnessed to transform teaching and learning processes from traditional chalk-talk methods to virtual or blended learning, which is increasingly recognized as a global best practice in the university field. It is recommended that University lecturers be encouraged to use Google Classroom because of the many benefits it has for teaching and learning.
Influence of Online and Physical Classrooms on Students Academic Performance Ebenezer Omolafe Babalola; Samuel Adenubi Onasanya
Indonesian Journal of Multidiciplinary Research Vol 4, No 1 (2024): (ONLINE FIRST) IJOMR: VOLUME 4, ISSUE 1, March 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijomr.v4i1.60170

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This study investigated the influence of online and physical classrooms on student academic performance. The descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the target population for the study consisting of 200 students in five randomly selected faculties at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. The findings of this study were that both online and physical learning positively influenced students’ academic performance; students faced challenges while learning both physically and virtually; students engaged online performed better than those engaged physically with a mean difference of 2.38; there was a significant difference between the academic performance of students taught in an online classroom based on faculty; and there was no significant difference between the academic performance of students taught in an online class based on gender. It was concluded that physical and online education have many things in common. Students must still turn in assignments, participate in class, understand the content, and finish group projects. Teachers still need to create lesson plans, improve the quality of their teaching, respond to students' queries in class, encourage learning, and grade assignments.