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Babatunde Alabi Alege and Stephen Olufemi Afolabi
13 I think that computers are very easy to use. 27.8 72.2
14 I would like to study in the library rather than using a computer. 45 55
15 I feel comfortable working with a computer. 38.6 61.4
16 I get a sinking feeling when I think of trying to use a computer. 80.8 19.2
17 Working with a computer makes me nervous. 74.3 25.7
18 Using a computer is very frustrating. 76 24
19 I will do as little work with computers as possible. 68.8 31.2
20 Computers are difficult to use. 68 32
21 Computers do not scare me at all. 69.4 30.6
22 I can learn more from books than from a computer. 80.8 19.2
Adapted from Part 1
Adapted from Computer Attitude Questionnaire, Knezek & Miyashita, 1994
Table 2 revealed that the teachers display favourable dispositions toward computers when 87.4% of
the respondents admitted that computer can give opportunities to learn many new things.
Interestingly, 80.8% of the respondents who reported that they get a sinking feeling when they think of
trying to use a computer also believe they could learn more from books than from a computer. The
outcome of this study corresponds with the finding of Namlu and Ceyhan (2002) that individuals who
perceive themselves as computer introverts do have a higher level of computer anxiety and thus tend
to exhibit unwelcoming attitude towards computer use. Meanwhile,
5.2 Research Question 2
What are the competency levels of teachers on the use of Computer/Internet as teaching tools in
Southwest Nigeria?
Table 3: Competency levels of teachers on the use of Computer/Internet as teaching tools
Very high High Average Low Very low
Proficiency in: % % % % %
Word processing 3.6 5.8 43.6 38 9
Spread sheets 2.8 3.5 20.3 38.8 34.6
Database programs 0.8 3.6 26 69.6 45.8
Graphics and drawing programs 6,9 11.2 34.8 23 24.1
Desktop publishing 8.4 12.6 40 20.2 18.8
Presentation programs 0.6 1.5 12.9 57 28
Educational CDs 18 24.5 30.6 15.5 11.4
Email 9.6 12.2 32.8 36 9.4
Internet 9.8 12.8 40 24.8 12.6
Table 3 shows the teachers’ competency levels on the use of Computer/Internet. The table indicates
that teachers’ proficiency in the use of ICT tools is generally low. Only 9.4% of the teachers are highly
proficient in word processing, 43.6% are average while 47% are lower.
5.3 Research Question 3
To what extent do teachers in Southwest Nigeria use Computer/Internet in the instructional process?
Table 4: Computer/Internet utilization
I use computer-based technology in my class for: Very Often Rarely Not at all
Teaching 33 (6%) 38 (6.9%) 479 (87.1%)
Assignment 52 (9.5%) 165 (30%) 333 (60.5%)
Word processing 35(6.4%) 158 (28.7%) 357 (64.9%)
Tutorials 22 (4%) 26 (4.7%) 502 (91.3%)
Keyboarding 37 (6.7%) 133 (24.2%) 380 (69.1%)
Information access 76 (13.8%) 220 (40%) 254 (46.2%)
Games 43 (7.8%) 69 (12.5%) 438 (79.7%)
Multimedia applications 36 (6.5%) 115 (20.9%) 439 (79.8%)
Graphics 87(15.8%) 154 (28%) 309 (56.2%)
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