Science Students' Use of the Internet for Learning in Higher Institutions in Osun State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-82
Author(s):  
Oloyede Solomon Oyelekan ◽  
Gabriel Akinyemi Akinpelu ◽  
Florence Olutunu Daramola
Keyword(s):  
College Of Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Higher Institution ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Use Of Internet

The Internet is one technology that has impacted tremendously on the sociological fabric of man. In the field of education, it serves as a library of knowledge from where virtually all information could be obtained. Knowledge of how well higher institution students use the Internet for learning may enable their lecturers take appropriate decisions on their instructional practices. In this study, data was obtained from four 435 purposively selected students in the Faculties of Science of six higher institutions in Osun State, Nigeria using a researcher-designed questionnaire. The results show that 63.8% of the students indicated they used the Internet for learning. It was found out that there was no significant difference between male and female students' use of the Internet for learning and there was no significant difference in the students' use of Internet for learning in the private and public higher institutions in the State. However, there was significant difference among the students in their use of the Internet for learning with the University students showing the highest degree of positive response of use followed by the students of the College of Education and then the students of the Polytechnics. It is recommended among others that stakeholders in higher education in Osun State should endeavour to provide modern ICT/Internet facilities in all the higher institutions in Osun State so as to enable students have unlimited Internet access.

scholarly journals Access and use of the internet among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 19-31
Author(s):  
Md. Anwarul Islam ◽  
Muhammad Jaber Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Access Point ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Computer Center ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Computer Labs ◽  
And Training

The study surveyed the use of Internet among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. 240 questionnaires were distributed using a stratified sampling method. A total of 190 questionnaires were returned and all were usable. The access point for using Internet among the undergraduates was mostly the computer center of Dhaka University. Findings revealed that a high percentage of the Internet was used among the undergraduates. Some problems they face in their use of the Internet include slow speed of the connection, limited number of PCs and other related issues of using Internet. The study recommends that the university and arts faculty should provide more access points for the students. Departmental computer labs, Internet facilities and incorporating ICT courses in the academic syllabi should be started to those departments where it is needed to overcome the problems. Moreover, modern net connection technologies need to be used and training program needs to be started for the undergraduates.

scholarly journals The use of internet in management sciences: Evidence from higher educational institutions

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-63
Author(s):  
Saeed Omer Ali Bahaj ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Using Data ◽  
College Of Business ◽  
The University ◽  
Use Of Internet

The purpose of this study was to explore the students' attitudes towards the use of the internet among students in the College of Business Administration at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University for the academic year 2019-2020. Using data from a self-administered survey that was adopted and adapted from previous studies, the results of this study indicate that the respondents have a positive attitude toward using the internet, which is reflected in the high percentages of using the internet. The results of this study should be useful to policymakers at the university level and the classroom level as there is a positive attitude in disseminating knowledge in the higher educational setting.

scholarly journals Perancangan Sistem Informasi Akademik Universitas Mahendradata Berbasis Web Dengan Metode Waterfall

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-64
Author(s):  
I Komang Pasek Sudiarsa
Keyword(s):  
System Design ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cultural Changes ◽  
Academic Activities ◽  
Academic System ◽  
The World ◽  
New Students ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Student Grades ◽  
The University

Management of academic activities at Mahendradata University is still using manually ways, which means that it has not used an integrated information system yet, for the example the process of registering new students, arranging lecture schedules, filling in student KRS, managing lecture attendance, and managing student grades. Nowadays cultural changes have been marked by the increasingly rapid use of the internet. The internet as an information resources for its existence has now become a necessity. The benefits of the internet are quite large, especially in the world of business, entertainment and education. This system is designed to assist academic processes at the University of Mahendradata. The academic processes that have been analyzed and applied in this developed system are the process of preparing schedules, plotting teaching lecturers, printing KRS, printing lecture attendance, presenting inputs, filling in grades, and printing KHS. And the University can immediately develop a new system in order to work optimally. System design that has been used in developing this system uses the SDLC method, the waterfall method. The implementation of the system uses the PHP programming language Codegniter and MySQL database. The results of this study are in the form of an academic system design at the University of Mahendradata. This developed system is aim to assist the academic processes at the University of Mahendradata

Using I-D maps to Represent the Adoption of Internet Applications by Local Cricket Clubs

2011 ◽  
pp. 80-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Bingley ◽  
Steven Burgess
Keyword(s):  
Decision Process ◽  
Third Party ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Internet Applications ◽  
Visual Aid ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
Online Statistics ◽  
Different Levels

This chapter describes the development of a visual aid to depict the manner in which Internet applications are being diffused through local sporting associations. Rogers’ (2003) Innovation-Decision process stages, specifically the knowledge, persuasion, adoption and confirmation stages, are used as the theoretical basis for the aid. The chapter discusses the Innovation-Decision process as an important component of Rogers’ (2003) Innovation Diffusion approach. It then outlines the particular problem at hand, determining how best to represent different sporting (cricket) associations and their adoption and use of Internet applications across the innovation-decision process stages. Different data visualisation approaches to representing the data (such as line graphs and bar charts) are discussed, with the introduction of an aid (labelled I-D maps) used to represent the adoption of different Internet applications by cricket associations in New Zealand, Australia and the UK. The Internet applications considered are email, club websites, association and/or third party websites and the use of the Internet to record online statistics. The use of I-D maps provides instant interpretation of the different levels of adoption of Internet applications by different cricket associations.

Access and Use of the Internet among Libyan Primary School Students

2017 ◽  
pp. 173-184
Author(s):  
Azza A Abubaker ◽  
Joan Lu
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
School Students ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Social ◽  
Text Reading ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Use Of Internet

This chapter aims to examine the use of the internet and eBook among students in public primary schools in Libya. The literature showed a lack of research that examines access to the Internet, students' awareness of eBook, and using the computer for learning at school. However, this type of research has been important in providing a better understanding of eBook usage and helping designers to create eBooks that meet user needs. Thus, the number of netizens determines the causes of use as a starting point for understanding and determining e- reading stages in order to investigate the factors that affect e- text reading among young people. This chapter presents the questionnaire data as analysed by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software for analysis and focuses on collecting quantitative data that can help build a clear understanding of current user behaviour. At the end of this chapter, these two objectives should be met: examining the use of Internet among students aged 9 to 13, and defining the awareness and aim of using eBook among students.

scholarly journals THE USE OF THE INTERNET BY THE PATIENT AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY: CONTRIBUTIONS AND OBSTACLES FOR THE FOLLOW-UP OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY MONITORING

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 46-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michele Pereira MARTINS ◽  
Marcela ABREU-RODRIGUES ◽  
Juciléia Rezende SOUZA
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Multidisciplinary Care ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Private Care ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Evaluation And Monitoring ◽  
Use Of Internet

ABSTRACT Background : Bariatric surgery is presented as the last treatment option for obesity. It requires from all candidates a multidisciplinary evaluation and monitoring throughout treatment. The non-adherence to follow-up with health care teams is related to weight regain. It's possible that the use of internet influences the doctor-patient relationship and patients replace medical care or information provided by health professionals for information from the internet. Aim : Identify and analyze the pattern of internet use by patients after bariatric surgery and check the influence of such use in attending medical appointments with the multidisciplinary team. Method : Electronic questionnaire available on the Internet was used to verify patient´s patterns of Internet use and its influence on in attending multidisciplinary care after surgery. Results : Of the 103 participants, 95% were female, 64% married, 59% with children and 54% with higher education. The mean age was 35.69 years and the mean duration of performing surgery, 11.74 months. The surgical technique that prevailed was Roux-en-Y gastric by-pass (90.3%), the local monitoring concentrated in the private care (93.2%). In the preoperative, most participants consulted more than three times with the surgeon (n=81), nutritionists (n=70), psychologist (n=70). After the surgery, p most patients maintained monitoring with the surgeon and nutritionist. Concerning the internet use, 51.5% accessed the internet in search of information about health and bariatric surgery every day. Facebook and search tools were the most used sites. Conclusion - Data showed the influence of the information contained on the Internet and the adherence to multidisciplinary monitoring. This fact requires the team to consider the use of the Internet as a variable that may interfere and must be handled during follow-up. It is suggested that an active participation of professionals on their websites and social networks and the diversification of services and interventions to stimulate follow-up after surgery.

scholarly journals DAKWAH THROUGH INTERNET: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ISLAMIC PREACHERS IN INDONESIA

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Arifuddin Arifuddin
Keyword(s):  
Gender Equity ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
The Social ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Use Of Internet

<div><p>The development of information technology (IT), particularly the internet, has benefited people throughout the world in many fields. Considering the advantages offered by the internet, the da’i (Islamic preachers) may utilize such product of IT advancement for disseminating Islamic messages and knowledge (dakwah). This literature review explores the challenges and opportunities of the internet utilization for such religious purpose, by extracting views and research findings from a range of publications, including books and journal articles from several databases. It found that the internet can be utilized as contemporary media for dakwah endeavor as it has many advantages in terms of efficiency, accessibility, scoping, and openness. Some recent global issues including Islamophobia, extremist activities including Islam-related terrorism, and gender equity are seen as challenges to the contemporary Islam. On one hand, these concerns may challenge the use of the internet for dakwah practice, but on the other hand, such issues has opened opportunities for da’i to remedy the situation through valid views described in many forms of dakwah in the internet, educating mad’u for better understanding of Islam. It is further recommended that da’i in Indonesia can consider the internet as media for da’wah. Further research is essential whether to explore the da’i’ interests and acceptance in the use of internet for dakwah as well as the social impacts of such approach.</p></div><strong>Keywords:</strong>

scholarly journals El papel de internet y redes sociales sobre la preparación académica y profesional, y el compromiso social de los estudiantes de agronegocios del Cucienega – Universidad de Guadalajara

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-50
Author(s):  
José Manuel Núñez Olivera
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Professional Preparation ◽  
Academic Preparation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Redes Sociales ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
The University ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

Resumen Con el propósito de determinar el impacto que sobre la preparación académica y profesional de los estudiantes universitarios tiene el uso de internet y las diversas redes sociales (IRS) disponibles se realizó este estudio. Para esto se seleccionaron a 20 estudiantes del último semestre de los ciclos 2017A y 2017B, de la Licenciatura en Agronegocios, a los que se les aplicó una encuesta acerca del uso de IRS, y su relación con el compromiso y/o responsabilidad social. Los datos fueron analizados mediante una prueba “T” de Student al 95% de confianza. Los resultados indican que: sólo 7 de los 20 estudiantes manifestaron reconocer un impacto positivo del IRS en su preparación académica, aunque no en el compromiso hacia su comunidad. El 40% de los estudiantes emplea Facebook, 90% whatsapp y videojuegos y el 30% Twitter, con sólo el 4% recurriendo a internet para accesar y leer revistas científicas (journals) y/o periódicos. El 90% de los estudiantes expresó no tener ningún interés en utilizar el internet para leer revistas, libros o periódicos. Se concluye que los estudiantes no ven al IRS como una herramienta para mejorar su preparación académica y no la ven como una influencia para incrementar su sentido de compromiso y responsabilidad. De esta forma, es necesario implementar mecanismos efectivos de vinculación que relacionen de manera real a la universidad con el desarrollo y seguimiento profesional del estudiante y sus logros hacia su comunidad Palabras clave Preparación Académica, Internet y Redes Sociales, Compromiso Social. Abstract In order to determine the impact on the academic and professional preparation of university students has the use of Internet and the various social networks (IRS) Available This study was conducted. To this end, 20 students were selected from the last semester of the 2017 and 2017B cycles, from the Bachelor's in agribusiness, to which they were given a survey about the use of the IRS, and their relationship with the commitment and/or social responsibility. The data were analyzed by a Student T-Test at 95% of confidence. The results indicate that: only 7 of the 20 students said they recognized a positive impact of the IRS on their academic preparation, but not on the commitment to their community. 40% of students use Facebook, 90% WhatsApp and video games and 30% Twitter, with only 4% using the Internet to access and read journals and/or newspapers. 90% of students expressed no interest in using the Internet to read magazines, books or newspapers. It is concluded that students do not see the IRS as a tool to improve their academic readiness and do not see it as an influence to increase their sense of commitment and responsibility. In this way, it is necessary to implement effective mechanisms of linkage that relate in a real way to the university with the development and professional monitoring of the student and his achievements towards his community Keywords Academic preparation, Internet and social netwo rks, socialcommitment.

scholarly journals Parenting Styles as a Determinant of Career Choice among Undergraduates with Disabilities at the University of Ilorin

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 26-43
Author(s):  
Florence Bosede Famolu
Keyword(s):  
Career Choice ◽  
Parenting Styles ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Professional School ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Several factors have emerged as a major concern in parenting styles as a determinant of career choice among undergraduates with disabilities at the University of Ilorin. This study examined the importance of parenting styles as a determinant of career choice including the concepts of gender, religion, age and level. A descriptive survey designed was adopted. The population consists of undergraduates with disabilities at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. One research question was raised and four null hypotheses were postulated in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire tagged “Parenting Styles as a Determinant of Career Choice among Undergraduates with Disability (PSDCCUDQ)”. Data analysis was done using t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The results obtained revealed that discussing the problem that many encountered during the ‘choosing my choice of career’ is the most influential parenting style as a determinant of career choice among undergraduates with disabilities at the University of Ilorin. The findings of the study also revealed that there were no significant differences in the perception of respondents on parenting styles as a determinant of career choice based on gender, age, religion but there was a significant difference in the respondents’ perception on parenting styles as a determinant of career choice based on level. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that professional school counsellors should provide collaborative support and training to parents on career guidance.

scholarly journals Pemanfaatan Internet pada Matakuliah Ilmu Pendidikan di Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan IAIN Palangkaraya

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Jasiah Jasiah
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Lower Cost ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Complete Knowledge ◽  
Internet Media ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

The aims this study is the utilization of Internet media by students on science subjects in Faculty of Teacher Training and Science Teaching State Islamic Institute Palangka Raya. The method used in this research is the Mixed Method, which is a merger between quantitative and qualitative methods in a single study. Data collection techniques are observation , interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis technique that is editing, tabulating, analyzing and concluding. The results of this study are based on the results of questionnaires known that 36 students obtained information about the level of utilization of the Internet as a source of learning in the subjects of science education as follows: 8 students (22.22%) criteria very well, 18 students (50.00%) criteria, 10 students (27.78%) criteria good enough, 0 students (0.00%) said that the use of the internet as a learning resource study science subjects in the criteria is not good and is not very good. Students use the Internet as a source of learning ,. because with the Internet can assist students in finding information and tasks subjects Education Sciences. If there is no task that many in the college access is facebook, google, yahoo, twitter and youtube.. Factors supporting the use of the Internet as a source of student learning, among others, the demands of the lecturers to fulfill the tasks subjects Education, learning resources available on the internet is more complete, helps the reviewer got the course, making it easier to perform tasks, the existing information more clearly and valid, faster in search of information, resources realy more complete knowledge, the existence of hotspots on campus, which is up to date news / new, lower-cost, easily accessible, curiosity and needs.

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