Usage analysis of interactive white board among undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined usage analysis of interactive whiteboard by undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A total of 500 students selected from 15 faculties through simple random sampling technique represent the sample. The study adopted a survey approach using questionnaire to gather data from the respondents. Five research questions were developed and answered. The results revealed that the IWB is available to the undergraduate students as a platform for teaching and learning. Undergraduate students in the study are moderately satisfied with IWB, while factors identified as challenges to IWB includes the difficulty of access, reduction in control over learning and monitoring process, lack of proficiency, change in working habit and the different in the classroom organization. The study concluded based on these results that IWB is veritable tool that can enhance teaching and learning and capable of taking it to the next level if the university can invest more on it in terms of making the platform available in all the lecture rooms in the university.

Keywords: Interactive, white, board, Smart, , Learning, technology, Undergraduate, students, University