This paper is about the assessment of the utilization of internet services among Students in institutions in Kano State.
The emergence of information and communication technologies as typified by the Internet is increasingly having more influence on all aspects of the society as it has become an integral part of the daily lives of many people. It has had a transformative
impact on the mode of information sharing and access globally. Information and knowledge disseminated through the slow process of oral communications or with paper materials can now be transferred rapidly from an individual to an infinite number of users through a number of media and formats.
The Internet is the fastest growing communication technology and has emerged as a major source of information that connects people, data and other computers, reducing the world to the much talked-about global village. Bane and Milhemi described the Internet as the premier networks, everyone connected or as unmanaged web of computer plasma. Technically and functionally, Hargittai defined the Internet as a worldwide network of computers, and a network of people using computers that make vast amounts of information available. Amichai-Hamburger and Hayat described the Internet as the creation of a continuous stream of computers linked together to form one grid, which enables interaction among hundreds of millions of people browsing the net.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Objective of the Study
1.5 significance of the study
1.6 Scope and Limitations of the Study
1.7 Definition of Terms
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Importance of the Internet in Higher Education
2.3 Internet as a n Information Resource
2.3.1 Impact of the Internet
2.4 Benefits of Using the Internet in Education
2.5 Awareness of Internet Services
2.6 Skills in Using the Internet
2.7 Internet-Based Electronic Resources and Services
2.7.1 Internet services
2.7.2 World Wide Web
2.7.3 Web 2.0 technologies
2.7.4 Social Networking Sites
2.7.5 Computer-mediated communication
2.8 Problems Students Experience when using the Internet
CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Method
3.3 Sample and Sampling Techniques
3.4 Data Collection Procedures
3.4.2 Questionnaires
3.5 Data Analysis Technique
CHAPTER FOUR ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF DATA
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Data Analysis
4.2. 2Age of the respondents
4.2.2 Desired areas of training
4.3 Access To And Utilisation Of Internet Services
4.3.1 Access to the internet
4.3.2 Duration of internet access per day from different venues
4.3.3 Hours of access to online journals
4.3.4 Frequency of using social networking sites
CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
Objective and Research Topics
The primary goal of this research project is to conduct an assessment of how internet services are utilized among students within federal institutions in Kano State. The study aims to appraise the level of awareness, the purposes of use, and the specific challenges faced by students when integrating these digital tools into their academic and research activities.
- Nature and relevance of internet services in higher education
- Student awareness and proficiency in using internet-based resources
- Utilization of computer-mediated communication (CMC) and social networking sites (SNS)
- Identification of barriers to efficient internet usage in academic settings
- Evaluation of the impact of internet access on student academic performance
Excerpt from the Book
1.1 Background of the Study
The emergence of information and communication technologies as typified by the Internet is increasingly having more influence on all aspects of the society as it has become an integral part of the daily lives of many people. It has had a transformative impact on the mode of information sharing and access globally. Information and knowledge disseminated through the slow process of oral communications or with paper materials can now be transferred rapidly from an individual to an infinite number of users through a number of media and formats. The Internet is the fastest growing communication technology and has emerged as a major source of information that connects people, data and other computers, reducing the world to the much talked-about global village. Bane and Milhemi (1995) described the Internet as the premier networks, everyone connected or as unmanaged web of computer plasma. Technically and functionally, Hargittai (1999) defined the Internet as a worldwide network of computers, and a network of people using computers that make vast amounts of information available. Amichai-Hamburger and Hayat (2010) described the Internet as the creation of a continuous stream of computers linked together to form one grid, which enables interaction among hundreds of millions of people browsing the net.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION: Outlines the significance of the internet as a transformative communication tool in global society and defines the specific research problem, objectives, and questions for the study in Kano State.
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW: Explores existing scholarly perspectives on the importance of the internet in higher education, student awareness of services, necessary technical skills, and the common challenges faced by students.
CHAPTER THREE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Details the research design, including the use of a case study approach, the selection of the sample, and the specific data collection instruments like questionnaires used to gather student responses.
CHAPTER FOUR ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF DATA: Presents the empirical findings of the study, covering demographic data, student internet proficiency, access venues, and patterns of social networking site usage.
CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Concludes the research by synthesizing key findings and providing practical recommendations to improve internet infrastructure and digital literacy training for students.
Keywords
Internet Utilization, Higher Education, Digital Literacy, Network Literacy, Computer-Mediated Communication, Social Networking Sites, Student Research, Academic Performance, Information Access, Technological Infrastructure, Kano State, Federal Institutions, Web 2.0, Online Journals, Search Strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The study focuses on assessing how students at federal institutions in Kano State, Nigeria, use internet services for their academic and personal needs.
What are the central thematic areas covered?
The work explores internet awareness, skill acquisition, the use of electronic resources and journals, computer-mediated communication, and the impact of social networking on student life.
What is the main research objective?
The primary objective is to evaluate the level of student internet utilization, identify the tools used, and determine the obstacles that prevent students from using these resources effectively.
Which scientific methodology was employed?
The research uses a case study design, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, primarily through structured questionnaires distributed to students.
What topics are discussed in the main body?
The main body examines the evolution of the internet in education, specific web tools (blogs, wikis, social media), technical skills required for network literacy, and the various problems students face, such as poor infrastructure and high access costs.
Which keywords best characterize the study?
Key terms include Internet Utilization, Digital Literacy, Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC), Social Networking Sites (SNS), and higher education in Nigeria.
How do students mainly access the internet?
The findings indicate that students frequently rely on cyber cafés, libraries, and personal devices to access the internet for research and communication purposes.
What are the study's conclusions regarding social media?
The study concludes that while social networking is highly popular among students, it also presents challenges, such as potential distractions from studies, though it is also used for course-related interaction.
What recommendations does the author provide?
The author suggests improving internet laboratory facilities, implementing formal digital literacy training programs for students, and encouraging project-based learning methods in the curriculum.
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- George Joseph (Author), 2019, Assessment of the utilization of internet services among students in institutions in Kano State, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1039926
