ERIC Number: EJ1109173
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-2222-1735
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The Use of Two ICT Tools in Adult Literacy Programmes: Lessons Learned
Adelore, Omobola; Itasanmi, Sunday A.
Journal of Education and Practice, v7 n20 p138-144 2016
The study reported in this paper shed light into the lessons learned using two ICT tools in adult literacy programmes. The research design adopted was a "descriptive" method. Twenty (20) participants were purposively selected in advanced literacy class from two adult literacy centres (10 participants each for computer treatment and mobile phone treatment). A "survey instrument was developed and pilot tested and 0.75 Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was obtained to ascertain the reliability of the instrument." The findings reveals that adult learners were highly engaged and motivated to participate in literacy programmes during and after been exposed to ICT tools (Weighted Average (WA) = 3.4) and the challenges faced using these ICT tools in adult literacy programmes are; lack of ready access to internet, irregular electricity and high cost of personal computer, internet-enabled phone and the required technical support. Also, the study identified the needed support for effective utilization of these ICT tools for instruction in adult literacy programmes.
Descriptors: Information Technology, Adult Literacy, Literacy Education, Correlation, Constructivism (Learning), Research Design, Laptop Computers, Handheld Devices, Telecommunications, Foreign Countries, Surveys, Pilot Projects, Learner Engagement, Student Motivation, Student Participation, Adult Reading Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Basic Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria
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