Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology for the Teaching and Learning Business Education Programme

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This study aimed to investigate the availability, utilization, and challenges associated with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in the teaching and learning of Business Education at government-owned Colleges of Education in Delta State, Nigeria. Adopting a descriptive survey research design, the study collected data from a sample of 83 respondents, including both lecturers and students, selected using stratified random sampling from a population of 275. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire divided into three sections: demographic information, ICT availability, ICT utilization, and challenges in ICT use. The findings revealed that, on average, ICT resources were available for teaching Business Education, with key resources such as computers and office software being highly available. However, the extent of ICT utilization was moderate, with lecturers and students making use of ICT primarily for presentations, research, and administrative tasks. Challenges in ICT utilization included poor power supply, inadequate ICT infrastructure, lack of technical support, insufficient internet connectivity, and resistance from some lecturers in adopting ICT tools. The study also highlighted the lack of proper training for lecturers and students’ limited ICT skills as significant barriers to effective ICT use. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, with the results indicating that the availability of ICT resources was generally favourable, but their utilization was limited by several challenges. The study concludes that while ICT resources are available, their effective use is hindered by infrastructure and training gaps, suggesting the need for improved professional development for lecturers, enhanced technical support, and better ICT infrastructure. The research contributes to understanding the current state of ICT in Business Education and provides a foundation for policy recommendations aimed at improving the integration of technology in education. Keywords: Utilization, Information & Communication Technology, Teaching and Learning, Students, Business Education, Programme, Growth Journal Reference Format: Ogudo P., Onyesom, A. E, Okeibunor A. & Alabi, S. O. (2024): Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology for the Teaching and Learning Business Education Programme. Journal of Behavioural Informatics, Digital Humanities and Development Rese Vol. 10 No. 4. Pp 23-32. https://www.isteams.net/behavioralinformaticsjournal dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/BHI/V10N4P3