Influence of ICT Availability, Accessibility, and Utilization on Agriculture Students’ Academic Performance in Universities

Semiu Olawale Makinde(1), Saheed Kola Olorunnisola(2), Saheed Abimbade Adeyemi(3),


(1) Al-Hikmah University
(2) Al-Hikmah University
(3) Al-Hikmah University
Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study investigated the influence of ICT availability, accessibility, and utilization on agriculture students’ academic performance at universities. The study adopted a descriptive research design of survey type because data can be collected from a large population for generalization. A simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting 200 students from the 2 best universities among 4 universities in Nigeria. We used the instrument for data collection and validated it through experts’ judgment and a reliability coefficient of 0.82. Descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions. The findings revealed that; universities in Kwara State have ICT but are not adequately available, the accessibility is not adequate, and the usage is not mainly for academic activities among agriculture students. It was recommended that lecturers and students be encouraged towards a good attitude and readiness to change towards the use of ICT on campuses for better performance.

Keywords


Accessibility; Agriculture; Availability; ICT; IT; Utilization

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