Availability and Accessibility of ICTS In Teaching by Lecturers of Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has played a significant role in teaching, learning, and research in Nigeria. ICT facilities  and devices have been established to aid learning in higher institutions. However, despite the numerous benefits of ICT in  teaching and learning, the deployment of ICT in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions is faced with enormous challenges. This study, therefore,  was designed to investigate the level of availability and accessibility of ICT in teaching by Lecturers at Federal University, Wukari, and  Taraba State. A survey design was adopted. The population comprised 278 lecturers. Data were collected using a questionnaire and  interview schedule. Analysis of data was carried out with SPSS, using frequency distribution, while interview responses were transcribed,  and themes were identified using Nvivo version 12.This study found that the level of ICT infrastructure facilities available for teaching at Federal University, Wukari, is high. It also shows the extent of accessibility of ICT infrastructure facilities for teaching at Federal University,  Wukari is moderate.