Learners’ Attitude towards the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a Mode of Instruction in Open and Conventional Universities.

Abstract

This study examined learners’ attitude towards the use of information and communication technology (ICT) as a mode of instruction in open and conventional universities in Nigeria. A research question and null hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey method was used. Researcher-made questionnaire was used to elicit responses from both open and conventional universities' students. Random sampling technique was used to select 150 respondents from each category of the university. Chi-square statistical tool was used to test the hypothese at 0.05 level of significance. Results show that the hypothesis is rejected indicating a significance difference in the attitudes of learners towards the use of ICT as a mode of instruction in open and conventional universities. It was recommended that a policy framework should be designed to prioritize ICT as a tool for lifelong learning at all levels of education.