Information Communication Technology and the Academic Performance of Students in Federal University Lokoja

Abstract

This study examines information communication technology and the academic performance of students of federal university Lokoja. The use of ICT tools like internet, search engines, smartphones, etc. is majorly found among the age bracket of 15 to 30 years who are predominantly students of post- secondary institutions. Over 78 percent of students in FUL falls within this age bracket therefore, aside the personal ICT tools available to students use, the university management has invested hugely in ICT therefore this study is poised to ascertain the impact of ICT on the grade point average of students, examine the effect ICT has on the study behavior of students and to access the impact of ICTs on the rate of graduating students. The study adopts the descriptive research design. The population of study was gotten from three departments in three faculties within the university while the Krejcie and Morgan's table (1970) was used to determine the sample size. Data was collected via primary and secondary sources and the research instrument used in this study was questionnaires and interviews. This study reveals that ICT has significant influence on the grade point average of students, study behaviour of students and of course, the number of graduating students in Federal university Lokoja. Finally, the study recommends that the university management should prioritize investment in robust ICT infrastructure, including high-speed internet connectivity, modern computing facilities, and access to relevant software applications. This will ensure that students have reliable access to ICT resources essential for their academic pursuits.