USE OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES FOR INFORMATION LITERACY ENHANCEMENT BY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA

Abstract

This study investigates the utilization of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) technologies for enhancing information literacy skills among Library and Information Science undergraduate students at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The research aims to identify available CAI technologies and examine the challenges faced in their implementation. The study addresses a critical gap in understanding how technologymediated instruction can improve information literacy outcomes in developing educational contexts. Quantitative approach and descriptive survey design were used in the study. Five hundred and thirty-nine library and information science students made the population and two hundred and thirty were selected as a sample size and simple random sampling technique was used. Data were collected from 179 LIS students through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that multimedia presentations (76.5%) were the most predominant CAI technologies. The study identified lack of digital literacy (87.7%) as the primary challenges, overshadowing infrastructure-related barriers. The research concluded that while the university has invested in engaging CAI technologies, student readiness remains a critical barrier to effective implementation. The study recommends comprehensive digital literacy training programs and diversification of CAI technology portfolio to enhance information literacy instruction effectiveness.