Perception on Smart Phone Usage in Sustainable Learning among the Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Abstract

In tertiary institutions, the usage of smartphones has become one of the most intriguing learning tools for improved teaching, research, and learning. The usage of this tool has enhanced the capacity of lecturers to be more flexible in the delivery of lectures. It also provides students with access to online learning resources, course platforms, and the ability to engage in digital interactions. The purpose of this study is to determine the most common usage of mobile phones among students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, as well as the effects of mobile phones on students' learning abilities. For the study, a survey research design and questionnaires were used, with a total of 37 respondents. The study's goals include learning about students' perceptions of how easy it is to utilize smartphones in learning. The study's objectives are to assess students' perceptions of smartphone ease of use in learning activities, to determine the perceived utility of smartphones in students' academic achievement, and to investigate the effect of smartphone use in students' learning activities. Students find it easier to use a smartphone in their learning activities, according to the study. It was also discovered that smartphones played a significant part in the academic activities of students at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti. It also observed some negative effects on students' academic performance, as well as some barriers to smartphone use, such as distractions during critical learning times, unreliable internet connectivity, and invading calls during class hours.