PERCEPTION OF LECTURERS OF TARABA STATE UNIVERSITY ON GOOGLE FORM AS AN AFFECTIVE TOOL FOR SURVEY AND STUDENTS’ ASSESSMENT

Abstract

In Nigeria, Google Forms has been utilized by lecturers in higher institutions for a variety of purposes. One common use of Google Forms among Nigerian lecturers is for conducting assessments and collecting feedback from students. By creating quizzes and surveys using Google Forms, lecturers can easily gather data on student understanding, preferences, and opinions. The study aims to identify the Perception of Lecturers in Taraba State University on Google Form as an Effective Tool for Survey and Students' Assessment. Three research Questions were answered in the study.  The study adopts descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised all (609) academic staff of Taraba State University Jalingo out of which 60 was used as sample. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection while Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions with the benchmark pegged at 2.50. A mean above showed negative responses while a mean below that indicated positive responses. The study shows the reluctance to learn ICT skills for Google Forms assessment in Nigeria stems from perceived complexity, cultural factors, and inadequate institutional support. Addressing these challenges requires targeted training programs, supportive policies, and cultural adaptation strategies to enhance educators' readiness and willingness to adopt technology for educational purposes effectively. The study further underscores the need for targeted interventions to enhance theoretical and technical knowledge among Nigerian lecturers regarding Google Forms.