THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AMONG STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF JOS A STUDY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE FACULTY

ABSTRACT

This study on the use of ICT in University of Jos Faculty of Social Science Students show that ICT facilities and that these facilities are used for educational purposes, (research and learning), communication purposes, recreation, entertainment and on-line shopping. The respondents stated that constraints to the use of ICT in university libraries include irregular power supply, lack of ICT skills, high cost of ICT facilities, constant breakdown and poor funding. It was recommended that the government should be approached through advocacy to

make laws and provide funds for ICT development. There should also be adequate training of staff and students to facilitate effective use.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

1.1 Background of the study----------------------------------------      1

1.2 Statement of research problem---------------------------------  8

1.3 Research Questions         ----------------------------------------11

1.4 Research objectives ---------------------------------------------  11

1.5  Significance of the study---------------------------------------   12

1.6   Scope of the study-----------------------------------------------  13

1.7   Definition of the term ------------------------------------------   13

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

2.1   Introduction  -----------------------------------------------------------------  15

      (ICT) usage       --------------------------------------------------------          15

2.3                            2.3 The Nature Of Information And Communication

       Technology (ICT) Usage -------------------------------------------        20

2.4                            2.4 The Benefit Of Information And Communication

2.5  
                        
2.5 The Consequences Of Information And Communication

2.6  Theoretical Framework----------------------------------------------------    34

CHAPTER THREE

METHODOLOGY

3.1   Introduction  ----------------------------------------------------------------- 37                     

3.2 Location of the study---------------------------------------------------     37

3.4 Types and sources of data---------------------------------------------    39

3.6 Problems encountered from the field--------------------------------    41

CHAPTER FOUR 

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION         

4.1 Data analysis--------------------------------------------------------------    43

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

         5.0 Introduction  --------------------------------------------------------------  57                           

5.1   Summary -------------------------------------------------------------------   57

5.2  Discussion of Findings ------------------------------------------------  58

5.3  Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------- 59

5.4  
Recommendation------------------------------------------------------------   59

REFERENCES    -----------------------------------------------------------------  61

QUESTIONNAIRE
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