Application of Information and Communication Technology for Large Class Management in General Studies Programme in Universities in North Central Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the use of ICT in large class management in general studies programmes in Universities in North Central of Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey. The population of the study comprised 1,294 respondents made up of 1,211 personnel in the school of general studies in universities in North Central Nigeria. Out of the population, a sample of 204 personnel was selected through proportionate random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was 32-item questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistic. The findings of the study showed that the use of information management system is a procedure for large class management. Inadequate infrastructural facilities and poor funding of ICT projects were found as major problems inhibiting the use of ICT. It was revealed that the use of power point and projector could improve large class management. It was recommended that university personnel should be trained in the use of ICT for academic and administrative processes. Regular supervision of general studies programme should be encourage by the university administration to identify areas for improvement.