AN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST’S VIEW ON THE USE OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION TO ENHANCE LECTURING METHOD IN TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY, JALINGO

Abstract

The study was on Educational Technologist’s view on the use of Computer Assisted Instruction to enhance lecturing method in Taraba State University, Jalingo. Survey design was used for the study and a research questionnaire with ten research items guided the study. The population of the study covers all undergraduate students in Taraba State University, Jalingo; out of which 200 undergraduate students were sampled using stratified sampling techniques of the non-proportionate type. The result slightly supported assertions in literature on the positive impact of CAI. It is therefore recommended that computer assisted instruction should be frequently and effectively used to aid lectures so as to enhance learning experiences among undergraduate students in Taraba State University, Jalingo. However, relevant features of computer assisted instruction that are helpful in learning experiences should be used. Similarly, technical support should be readily available for any emerging challenge pose by CAI to undergraduate students. CAI should be used to regulate learning difficulties, spark interest in learning and increase access to education among undergraduate student in Taraba State University, Jalingo.