ICT Competence and Use of Digital Resources among Lecturers in Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, Nigeria

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Abstract

This study investigated the ICT competence and use of digital resources among lecturers at Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State. Four research objectives with congruent research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The population of the study consists of one hundred and ten lecturers. The total enumerative and accidental sampling method was adopted in selecting the lecturers. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire with the title "ICT competence and the use of digital resources questionnaire (ICTCUDRQ)". The data was analyzed using frequency and percentage. Findings revealed that e-journals, OPAC, and e-books were being utilized by the lecturers for the purposes of carrying out their research and preparing their lecture notes for effective teaching. This study showed that there was a high level of ICT competency among the lecturers at MCIU. They had ICT competence in computer and smart phone operations, spreadsheets (Excel), visual presentations (PowerPoint), word processing (Microsoft Word), and internet operations. However, some of the obstacles that may induce ICT ineptitude among lecturers include an epileptic electrical power supply, sluggish bandwidth from network providers, and a concern about addiction to usage. The study discovered that insufficient energy supply discourages efficient use of digital resources and proposes that this be rectified in order to encourage the frequent use of ICT in the utilization of digital resources. University administrators should seek out ICT-savvy instructors throughout the hiring process.