University Lecturers’ and Student’s Intention to, Attitude Towards, and Self-efficacy in the Use of Zoom in Teaching and Learning
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The main objective of the study is to investigate University Lecturers’ and Student’s intention to, attitude towards, and self-efficacy in the use of zoom in teaching and learning. The specific objectives are;
- To ascertain University lecturers attitude towards use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos
- To find out students attitude towards use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos
- To ascertain the effect of University lecturers self-efficacy on use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos
- To ascertain the effect of students self-efficacy on the use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Conceptual framework
Origins of Online Education
Computer-assisted instruction is changing the pedagogical landscape as an increasing number of students are seeking online education. Colleges and universities are now touting the efficiencies of Web-based education and are rapidly implementing online classes to meet student needs worldwide. One study reported “increases in the number of online courses given by universities have been quite dramatic over the last couple of years” (Lundberg et al., 2008). Think tanks are also disseminating statistics on Web-based instruction. “In 2010, the Sloan Consortium found a 17% increase in online students from the years before, beating the 12% increase from the previous year” (Keramidas, 2012).
Contrary to popular belief, online education is not a new phenomenon. The first correspondence and distance learning educational programs were initiated in the mid-1800s by the University of London. This model of educational learning was dependent on the postal service and therefore wasn’t seen in American until the later Nineteenth century. It was in 1873 when what is considered the first official correspondence educational program was established in Boston, Massachusetts known as the “Society to Encourage Home Studies.” Since then, non-traditional study has grown into what it is today considered a more viable online instructional modality. Technological advancement indubitably helped improve the speed and accessibility of distance learning courses; now students worldwide could attend classes from the comfort of their own homes.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Research designs are perceived to be an overall strategy adopted by the researcher whereby different components of the study are integrated in a logical manner to effectively address a research problem. In this study, the researcher employed the survey research design. This is due to the nature of the study whereby the opinion and views of people are sampled. According to Singleton & Straits, (2009), Survey research can use quantitative research strategies (e.g., using questionnaires with numerically rated items), qualitative research strategies (e.g., using open-ended questions), or both strategies (i.e., mixed methods). As it is often used to describe and explore human behaviour, surveys are therefore frequently used in social and psychological research.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
SUMMARY
In this study, our focus was to examine the University Lecturers’ and Student’s intention to, attitude towards, and self-efficacy in the use of zoom in teaching and learning. The study specifically was aimed at highlighting to ascertain University lecturers attitude towards use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos, to find out students attitude towards use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos, to ascertain the effect of University lecturers self-efficacy on use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos and to ascertain the effect of students self-efficacy on the use of zoom in teaching and learning in University of Lagos. A total of 77 responses were validated from the enrolled participants where all respondent are drawn from lecturers and students of university of Lagos, Lagos state
CONCLUSION
This study’s most significant finding reveals that lecturers and students have attitude and self-efficacy on online learning technology, even though this is the first time they use it as mandatory learning. The study also highlighted that social support in online learning. Interestingly, the study’s findings also indicated that females and males and different ages have similar opinions on the factors that contribute to online learning technologies. Overall, the study is beneficial to higher learning institutions, academicians, students, and society. Besides, it contributes to the world of knowledge in the area of technology for teaching and learning. Each of the stakeholders can know their role and contribution to the ease of online learning.
Recommendation
The self-paced-learning as well as the option to choose the time and location on their own is an important factor for the usage of e-learning
The study also recommend universities to equip their schools with devices that will help in zoom learning and teaching.
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