Lecturers’ Variables and Utilization of Web-Based Resources in State Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria

Abstract

This research investigated the influence of lecturers’ variables and use of web-based resources in State Colleges of Education in South-South Nigeria. Three research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Survey research design was used for the study. The population consisted of 796 lecturers. 629 lectures were chosen for the study using simple random sampling techniques. “Lecturers’ Variables and Use of Web-Based Resources Questionnaires” (LVUWBRQ) with a reliability index of .83 determined using Cronbach Alpha method was used for data collection. Descriptive statistics and t-test were used for data analysis. The result showed that lecturers variables (competency, qualification, and gender) do influence their use of web-based resources in State Colleges of Education. Recommendations were made based on the result of the study. Keywords: Lectures’ Variables, Utilization, Web-based Resources, Colleges of Education, South-South Nigeria DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-8-04 Publication date: March 31 st 2023