Transactions on Engineering and Computer Science
Assessment of Internet Usage among Academic Staff in University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State
Ogunbodede Kolawole Francis, Odewusi O. Oladayo, Oniovosa, O. Nelson, George Tamunoseimiebi Maxwell
Abstract
This article investigated internet usage among academic staff in University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. This research employed descriptive research method. The population of the study comprised of 100 academic staff in University of Africa out of which 75 were randomly selected. Three research questions guided the study and data were collected using structured questionnaire. It was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings shows that majority of the staff have access to internet services within the campus for teaching and research. It was also discovered that the use of the internet has had a positive impact on lecturer’s academic activities. On the challenges of internet usage, the findings reveal that lack of constant electricity supply, inadequate computers and slow internet speed are the major challenges militating against effective internet usage. Based on the findings of this article, the researchers wish to recommend that the school management should improve on electricity supply, provide adequate computers, and internet facilities so that academic staff can enjoy more access to the internet while they are in school and especially in the comfort of their offices.
Keywords: Internet; Internet usage; Academic activities; Tertiary Institutions; Teaching and research.
Journal Information
- Journal Name: Transactions on Engineering and Computer Science
- Journal Short Name: Trans Eng Comput Sci
- Language: English
- Format of Publication: Online
- Starting Year: 2020
- Focus Subject: Engineering and Computer Science
- Publication Model: Online
- Frequency of Publication: Two Issue a Year
- Review Process: Single blind peer-review by referees
- Time to 1st Decision: 2 to 3 weeks from date of submission
- Time to Acceptance: 4 to 6 weeks, depending upon the required revision cycles
- Time to Publication: 1 to 3 weeks from date of final submission in the forthcoming issue
- DOI Prefix: 10.7620
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