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Undergraduate Awareness and Utilization of Simulation for Learning Aderonke Kofo Soetan; Amos Ochayi Onojah; Benson Oluwatimilehin Nelson
Indonesian Journal of Multidiciplinary Research Vol 3, No 1 (2023): IJOMR: VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1, March 2023
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.17509/ijomr.v3i1.45196

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This study investigated undergraduate awareness and utilization of simulation for learning at the University of Ilorin. This study adopted descriptive research of the survey. 4 research questions were developed and answered.  The target population for the study was 239 undergraduate students of the University of Ilorin, which were randomly selected. The findings of the study were (i) undergraduates are aware of the utilization of simulation for learning at the University of Ilorin; (ii) simulation is often utilized for learning amongst undergraduates of the University of Ilorin; (iii) gender differences do exist between a male and female student on the utilization of simulation in among undergraduate of the University of Ilorin; and (iv) area of specialization does not influence the utilization of simulation for learning amongst the university of Ilorin undergraduate. The utilization of simulation for learning has enhanced various students learning capabilities, this has also increased interest amongst students in instructional content. This implies that simulation when properly utilized for learning can positively impact the performance of students. Therefore, efforts should be made to ensure availability and proper awareness of the utilization of simulation systems in various fields of study.
Attitude of Hearing Impaired Students Towards Assistive Technology Utilization in Oyo State Adopting the Survey Method Aderonke Kofo Soetan; Amos Ochayi Onojah; Tawakalit Bukola Alaka; Adenike Aderogba Onojah
Indonesian Journal of Community and Special Needs Education Vol 1, No 2 (2021): IJCSNE: September 2021
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI)

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This study examined attitude of hearing-impaired students towards assistive technology utilization for learning and its gender’ influence. The study adopted the descriptive research type. mean and t-test were used for the research. The findings established that Students with hearing impairments were enthusiastic about using hearing assistive equipment in the classroom. This implies that positive attitude of students towards the use of the assistive technologies will influence their utilization of such technologies for learning. As a result, it was however recommended that schools hire Educational Technologists who can help with the appropriate use of assistive technology tools to enhance classroom instruction.
COMPUTER TEACHERS’ AWARENESS OF VIRTUAL REALITY FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSE IN KWARA STATE Aderonke Kofo Soetan; Amos Ochayi Onojah; Adenike Janet Aderogba; Omotayo Olabo Obielodan; Olanrewaju Sulaimon Ganiyu; Micheal Ayodele Fakomogbon
Indonesian Journal of Learning and Instruction Vol 3, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ijli.v3i1.3002

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Virtual reality is an emerging technology designed to provide interaction between a user and artificially generated environments. However, most teachers in Nigeria are not aware of how virtual reality can be widely used for educational purposes. The study investigated (i) awareness of teachers towards the use of virtual reality for instructional purpose and influence of gender and experience on teachers’ awareness of virtual reality for instructional purpose. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. 360 computer teachers were sampled from secondary schools across Kwara State with the use of researchs-developed questionnaire. The findings established that Virtual Bicycle and 3D Map world are the virtual reality facilities which most respondents are of aware for instructional purpose; and there was no significant difference between teachers’ awareness of VR for instructional purpose based on gender and experience. It was thus recommended that seminars and training could also be organised for teachers on how to use VR to facilitate their teaching in and outside the classroom environment.Keywords: awareness; computer teachers; virtual reality; gender; experience; instructional purposes.
THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON LEARNING STYLE OF STUDENTS’ IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA Aderonke Kofo Soetan; Ajayi Samuel Ololade; Amos Ochayi Onojah; Adenike Janet Aderogba
Indonesian Journal of Learning and Instruction Vol 3, No 1 (2020)
Publisher : Universitas Kuningan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25134/ijli.v3i1.3003

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Social media is a platform which enables users to connect, create account profile, share files and interact with other users on the same platform. There have been reports that interaction of people with the social media has resulted to change in their behavior. However, it is not known whether or not this social media platform has capacity to influence learners’ behavior particularly their learning style. This research examined the influence of social media on Colleges of Education students’ learning style in Kwara State. Simple random sampling technique was employed to drawn 220 students (114 male and 106 female) from the selected Colleges of Education in Ilorin, Kwara State. Four (4) research questions were raised and answered using frequency count and percentage while t-test was used to analyze the only hypothesis. The findings showed that social media had influence on Colleges of Education students’ learning style with 36.4 and there was no significant difference in the influence of social media on learning style based on gender with 0.592 P. (0.253). Based on the findings,  it was recommended that the use of social media for teaching in Colleges of Education be encouraged for interaction between instructors and student teachers to foster learning under close monitoring.Keywords: colleges of education influence; learning style; social media; students.