Information communication and technology skills by undergraduate students: a survey study of college of health technology in Ufuoma, Ughelli

Abstract

The paper discussed issues related to Information Communication and Technology Skills(ICTs) by Undergraduate Students at the College of Health Technology in Ufuoma, Ughelli A Survey Study. Three research questions were formulated. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. A sample of 200 students was selected from Health Technology Ufuoma, Delta State and used for the study. A two parts questionnaire was used in eliciting information from the sample. The stated research questions were analyzed with the use of the simple percentage method. Based on the analysis, the following findings emerged, that; there was difference in computer use skill levels among students; that there was gender difference on the frequency with which students make use of computers; that there was no difference between the attitude of male and female students towards the use of computers; It was further recommended that the need for the acquisition of ICT skills should be emphasized among students through seminars and orientation programmes; that adequate provision of computers should be provided for students of higher education, especially female students in order to bridge the gap between the skills of male and female students.