EFFECT OF DESIGNATED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) EKIADOLOR BENIN EDO STATE
Abstract
This study examined the effect of designated computer applications on the academic performance of business education students in federal college of education (technical) Ekiadolor- Benin, Edo State. 162 year II and year III students of Business Education were used for the study. Four research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Quasi experimental research design was used and the major instruments of the study were Cognitive Achievement Test and Lesson note. Data collected were analyzed using t-test, Mean, Standard Deviation and ANCOVA. Results of the analysis showed that there is significance difference in academic performance of students taught with designated computer applications than those taught with traditional method of teaching. It was recommended among others that government should equip the college with modern computer and internet facilities in other to enhance students’ academic performance.
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