International Journal of Education and Development using ICT

International Journal of Education and Development using ICT > Vol. 15, No. 4 (2019)

Engagement, Learning Styles and Challenges of Learning in the Digital Era among Nigerian Secondary School Students

NATHANIEL SAMUEL, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, NIGERIA
Samuel Adenubi Onasanya, 3Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilori
Mudasiru Olalere Yusuf, 3Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilori

Abstract
This study investigated the availability, frequency of use, learning styles, and the challenges encountered with engagement of digital devices among Nigerian secondary school students, and solutions were proffered on how the challenges could be remediated. The study is a descriptive study that used survey data. The sample consisted of 323 students from public and private secondary schools in Omu-Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria. The data collected were analysed using frequency counts, percentages and means. The study findings indicate that most schools do not have adequate digital media to facilitate good instruction. However, the available digital media were judiciously used for instruction. Further, it was found that challenges were encountered by students in the use of digital media and solutions were suggested. It was recommended that Nigerian schools endeavour to procure adequate digital media that would facilitate good instruction. Employing appropriate teaching strategies using newer learning digital technologies to identify student’s strengths, interests and learning styles would go a long way in engaging students to learn actively and independently. Also, organization of seminars, workshops and training for both students and teachers on acquisition of skills would facilitate a better pedagogical experience.

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