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COMPUTER SCIENCE LECTURERS’ READINESS IN USING OPEN SOURCE APPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NASARAWA, NASARAWA SATATE, NIGERIA

Patrick K Bauti, Adio S. Odah, Okpala E. Emeka

Abstract


The study investigated the readiness of Computer Science lecturers in Using Open Source Applications in teaching and learning. The study was guided by two specific objectives which culminated to two research questions. Relevant empirical literatures were reviewed. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 50 Computer Science lecturers. Lecturers Readiness in Using Open Source Applications Questionnaire (LRUOSAQ) was used as an instrument for data collection. The internal consistency of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha and reliability coefficient of 0. 928 was obtained. Data was collected with the help of trained research assistants who assisted in the administration of questionnaires. Data collectedwere analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the lecturers of Computer Science in Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa, Nasarawa state, Nigeria are aware of Open Source Application and have adequate knowledge of Open Source Application for educationalpurposes. The study recommended that; the Polytechnic Management should support and donate electronic smart boards, tablets and other ICT teaching facilities to the Computer Science departments‗ Lecturers. Annual training should also be organized to increase lecturer‗s awareness ofthe available of OSA and also to equip them with the necessary skill and technical know-how ontheir use of open source application.

Keywords


Open Source Application; Computer Science;Lecturers;Readiness;Awareness; Knowledge.

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