Adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by agricultural science and extension teachers in Abuja, Nigeria

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Olugbenga Omotayo Alabi (author)
    Format:
    Online journal article
    Publication Date:
    2016
    URL:
    https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1122832
    Published:
    USA: The American Association for Agricultural Education
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 7 Document Number: D10239
    Journal Title:
    Journal of Agricultural Education
    Journal Title Details:
    57(1) : 137-149
    Subject Term:
    agricultural education, communication barriers, communication channels, educators, extension, extension agents, extension education, information needs, non-governmental organizations, rural development, technology adoption, United Nations, government policy, information access, information and communication technology (ICT), farmer communication, Nigeria (Africa, Western), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and government influence
    Notes:
    13 pages., Via online journal., This study examined adoption of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by agricultural science and extension teachers in Abuja, Nigeria. Specifically, the objectives are to: identify the background and demographic characteristics of agricultural science and extension teachers in the study area; examine the factors influencing adoption of ICTs by respondents and determine the challenges or constraints militating against adoption of ICTs by respondents in the study area. Data were collected from 60 purposively selected agricultural science and extension teachers in the study area. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics SPSS 19.0, Likert scale, t-test and Logit model. Ages, teachers’ experience, access to ICTs were significant factors influencing adoption of ICTs by respondents at 1% probability level. Teachers’ attitude, teachers’ awareness significantly influences adoption of ICTs by respondents at 5% probability level. Word processors are perceived useful in setting tests and examination question papers, while, photocopy machine was perceived ease to use to make copies of teaching materials. Access to appropriate ICTs equipment and lack of infrastructure such as irregular electricity supply are the major challenges. The study recommends easy access, awareness and use of ICTs by instructors and regular supply of electricity to improve and stimulates adoption of ICTs by respondents.

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