Publication Information
Journal: NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education
Volume: 1 (2014-2016)
EXTENT OF APPLICATION OF WEB-BASED INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES BY BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE.
Ezenwafor, J.I
justed1998@yahoo.com / Ji.ezenwafor@unizik.edu.ng Department of Vocational Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Onokpaunu, M.O
talk2michel231@yahoo.com Department of Vocational Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
The need to equip business education students with competencies for managing the weboriented business workplace of today necessitated this study, which focused on the extent
business education lecturers apply web-based instructional technologies in teaching. One
research question and two null hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design
was adopted. The entire population of 122 business education lecturers in one university
and four colleges of education in Delta State were studied without sampling. A structured
and validated questionnaire containing 15 items was used for data collection. Spearman
Brown prophecy formula was used to establish the reliability of the instrument which
yielded a coefficient of 0.89. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard
deviation to answer the research questionand determine the homogeneity or otherwise of
the respondents' views, while the z-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of
significance. Findings revealed that the respondents applied web-based instructional
technologies to a low extent in teaching. The extent of application of web-based
instructional technologies in teaching by the respondents was not significantly influenced
by gender and institution type. It was concluded that graduates of business education
programmes would lack the requisite competencies to cope with the current wave of
technological trends shaping today's business world. Therefore, it was recommended
among othersthat, business education lecturers need to get themselves involved in further
training in web-based technologies to enable them possess competencies for effective
application of web-based instructional technologies in teaching.
business education lecturers apply web-based instructional technologies in teaching. One
research question and two null hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design
was adopted. The entire population of 122 business education lecturers in one university
and four colleges of education in Delta State were studied without sampling. A structured
and validated questionnaire containing 15 items was used for data collection. Spearman
Brown prophecy formula was used to establish the reliability of the instrument which
yielded a coefficient of 0.89. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard
deviation to answer the research questionand determine the homogeneity or otherwise of
the respondents' views, while the z-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of
significance. Findings revealed that the respondents applied web-based instructional
technologies to a low extent in teaching. The extent of application of web-based
instructional technologies in teaching by the respondents was not significantly influenced
by gender and institution type. It was concluded that graduates of business education
programmes would lack the requisite competencies to cope with the current wave of
technological trends shaping today's business world. Therefore, it was recommended
among othersthat, business education lecturers need to get themselves involved in further
training in web-based technologies to enable them possess competencies for effective
application of web-based instructional technologies in teaching.
Adedoyin, A., Akinnuwesi, B., &Adegoke, M. (2008). A framework of Information and
Communication Technologies(ICT) policy for education in Nigeria. In J.B. Babalola,
L. Popoola,A. Onuka,A. Oni, W.Olatokun, &R.Agbonlahor(Eds.), Revitalization of
AfricanHigherEducation. Ibadan:Herpnet.
Adeshina, T.J., Udoh, A., Ndomi, B., &Aliyu, M. (2013). Impact of information technology
skills on old and new generation secretarial teachers in Nigeria colleges of education to
utilize internet for classroomdelivery. European Journal of Sustainable Development,
2(4), 105 - 116.
Anderson, P. (2007). What is Web 2.0? Ideas, technologies and implications for education.
JISC Technology and standards watch. Retrieved from http://www.jisc.ac.jk/
media/documents/techwatch/tsw0701b.pdf
Arreguin, C. (2004). Wikis in B. Hoffman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of educational technology.
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Barrett, H. (2010). Balancing the 2faces of electronic portfolios. Educacao, formacao and
tecnologias, 3(1), 6 14.
Boyd, D.M., & Ellison, N.B. (2007). Social network sites: Definition, history, and
scholarship. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 13(1), 210 230.
Brownstein, E., & Klein, R. (2006). Blogs: Applications in science education. Journal of
College Science Teaching, 35(6), 18 22
Donahoo, S., & Whitney, M. (2006). Knowing and getting what you pay for:Administration,
Technology, and Accountability in K-12 schools. In S.Y. Tettegah, & R.C. Hunter
(Eds.), Technology and Education: Issues in Administration, Policy andApplications in
K12Schools(Advances in Educational Administration). Wagon Lane, United
Kingdom: EmeraldGroupPublishing Limited
Duffy, J.L., McDonald, J.B., &Mizell,A.P. (2003). Teaching and learning with technology.
Boston: Pearson Education.
Halse, M.L., &Mallinson, B.J. ( 2009). Investigating popular internet applications as
supporting e-learning technologies for teaching and learning with Generation Y.
International Journal of Education and Development Using Information and
Communication Technology, 5, 58 - 71.
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Mamman, S.M., &Nwabufo, B.N. (2014). Barriers to integration of web 2.0 technologies in
teaching and learning of business education courses in Nigerian universities. Nigerian
Journal of Business Education, 2(1), 28 38.
Mbaezue, A.N.C. (2010). ICT and business education in a globalized economy. Enugu:J.I.C.
Publishers.
Nwanewezi, M.C., &Isifeh-Okpokwu, A. (2008). Factors militating against effective
application of computer skills by confidential secretarial in business offices in
Minna metropolis, Niger State. Journal of Business Education, 2(1), 30 - 37.
Okeke,A.U., Ezenwafor, J.I., &Umoru, T.A. (2012). Perception of business educators on the
impact of ICTS on student learning in tertiary institutionsinNigeria. Journal ofGlobal
AwarenessSociety InternationalConference -NewYorkCity,13(1),1- 12.
Oketunji, I. (2000). Computer applications in libraries. A compendium of papers presented
at the 39th NationalAnnualConference ofthe NigerianLibraryAssociation. Owerri.
Olise, J.M. (2014). New technologies used by business educators in producing Nigerian
office workers. Nigerian Journal of Business Education, 1(3), 349 - 357.
Pillai, P. (2009). Creating an online community of teachers and the librarian for
professional development through social networking tools. ICAL Change
Management, 3, 365 371.
Pollicia, L.F., Simpson, C., &Aldredge, M. (2001). Student evaluation of instructional
effectiveness of web based learning strategies. Journal of Computer Information
System,2, 371 375.
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for
classrooms.
Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.
Rosenberg, M. I. (2001). E-learning strategies for delivery knowledge in the digital age.
New York:McGraw-Hill.
Sife, S., Lwoga, E.T., & Sanga, C. (2007). New technologies for teaching and learning:
Challenges for higher learning institutions in developing countries. International
Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication
Technology, 3(2), 57 - 67.
Smith, S.S. (2010). Web based instruction: A guide for libraries (3rd Ed.). Chicago:
American LibraryAssociation.
Uwaifo, V.O., &Uwaifo, I.U. (2009). Training technology and vocational education
teachers for the new 9-3-4 education system in Nigeria: Its problems and prospects.
InternationalNGO Journal 4(4), 160 - 166.
Van Dam, N. (2004). The e-Learning Field-book: New York. McGraw-Hill.
Yusuf, M. O. (2005). An investigation into teachers'self-Efficacy in implementing computer
education in Nigerian secondary schools. Meridian: A Middle School Computer
Technologies Journal, 8(2),1 5.
Communication Technologies(ICT) policy for education in Nigeria. In J.B. Babalola,
L. Popoola,A. Onuka,A. Oni, W.Olatokun, &R.Agbonlahor(Eds.), Revitalization of
AfricanHigherEducation. Ibadan:Herpnet.
Adeshina, T.J., Udoh, A., Ndomi, B., &Aliyu, M. (2013). Impact of information technology
skills on old and new generation secretarial teachers in Nigeria colleges of education to
utilize internet for classroomdelivery. European Journal of Sustainable Development,
2(4), 105 - 116.
Anderson, P. (2007). What is Web 2.0? Ideas, technologies and implications for education.
JISC Technology and standards watch. Retrieved from http://www.jisc.ac.jk/
media/documents/techwatch/tsw0701b.pdf
Arreguin, C. (2004). Wikis in B. Hoffman (Ed.), Encyclopedia of educational technology.
Retrieved from http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/Articles/wikis/start.htm
Barrett, H. (2010). Balancing the 2faces of electronic portfolios. Educacao, formacao and
tecnologias, 3(1), 6 14.
Boyd, D.M., & Ellison, N.B. (2007). Social network sites: Definition, history, and
scholarship. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 13(1), 210 230.
Brownstein, E., & Klein, R. (2006). Blogs: Applications in science education. Journal of
College Science Teaching, 35(6), 18 22
Donahoo, S., & Whitney, M. (2006). Knowing and getting what you pay for:Administration,
Technology, and Accountability in K-12 schools. In S.Y. Tettegah, & R.C. Hunter
(Eds.), Technology and Education: Issues in Administration, Policy andApplications in
K12Schools(Advances in Educational Administration). Wagon Lane, United
Kingdom: EmeraldGroupPublishing Limited
Duffy, J.L., McDonald, J.B., &Mizell,A.P. (2003). Teaching and learning with technology.
Boston: Pearson Education.
Halse, M.L., &Mallinson, B.J. ( 2009). Investigating popular internet applications as
supporting e-learning technologies for teaching and learning with Generation Y.
International Journal of Education and Development Using Information and
Communication Technology, 5, 58 - 71.
Layton, A., Scott, J., &Zydyk, M. (2005). Definition of electronic bulletin board. Retrieved
fromwww.whatis.techtarget.com
Mamman, S.M., &Nwabufo, B.N. (2014). Barriers to integration of web 2.0 technologies in
teaching and learning of business education courses in Nigerian universities. Nigerian
Journal of Business Education, 2(1), 28 38.
Mbaezue, A.N.C. (2010). ICT and business education in a globalized economy. Enugu:J.I.C.
Publishers.
Nwanewezi, M.C., &Isifeh-Okpokwu, A. (2008). Factors militating against effective
application of computer skills by confidential secretarial in business offices in
Minna metropolis, Niger State. Journal of Business Education, 2(1), 30 - 37.
Okeke,A.U., Ezenwafor, J.I., &Umoru, T.A. (2012). Perception of business educators on the
impact of ICTS on student learning in tertiary institutionsinNigeria. Journal ofGlobal
AwarenessSociety InternationalConference -NewYorkCity,13(1),1- 12.
Oketunji, I. (2000). Computer applications in libraries. A compendium of papers presented
at the 39th NationalAnnualConference ofthe NigerianLibraryAssociation. Owerri.
Olise, J.M. (2014). New technologies used by business educators in producing Nigerian
office workers. Nigerian Journal of Business Education, 1(3), 349 - 357.
Pillai, P. (2009). Creating an online community of teachers and the librarian for
professional development through social networking tools. ICAL Change
Management, 3, 365 371.
Pollicia, L.F., Simpson, C., &Aldredge, M. (2001). Student evaluation of instructional
effectiveness of web based learning strategies. Journal of Computer Information
System,2, 371 375.
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, wikis, podcasts, and other powerful web tools for
classrooms.
Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press.
Rosenberg, M. I. (2001). E-learning strategies for delivery knowledge in the digital age.
New York:McGraw-Hill.
Sife, S., Lwoga, E.T., & Sanga, C. (2007). New technologies for teaching and learning:
Challenges for higher learning institutions in developing countries. International
Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication
Technology, 3(2), 57 - 67.
Smith, S.S. (2010). Web based instruction: A guide for libraries (3rd Ed.). Chicago:
American LibraryAssociation.
Uwaifo, V.O., &Uwaifo, I.U. (2009). Training technology and vocational education
teachers for the new 9-3-4 education system in Nigeria: Its problems and prospects.
InternationalNGO Journal 4(4), 160 - 166.
Van Dam, N. (2004). The e-Learning Field-book: New York. McGraw-Hill.
Yusuf, M. O. (2005). An investigation into teachers'self-Efficacy in implementing computer
education in Nigerian secondary schools. Meridian: A Middle School Computer
Technologies Journal, 8(2),1 5.