Title of article :
Effects of Information and Communication Technology Platforms on University Students Academic Performance
Author/Authors :
omorogiuwa, o igbinedion university - department of computer science information technology, Okada, Nigeria , ndunagu, jn national open university of nigeria - department of computer science, Nigeria , ogbesor, sm national open university of nigeria - department of computer science, Nigeria
Abstract :
This study investigated the effects of social media and its influence on the academic performance of the students in the National Open University (NOUN), Benin Study Center using a self-developed structured questionnaire called “Social Media and Academic Performance of Students Questionnaire (SMAAPOS)” with 395 student respondents. Data obtained shows that 597 (46%) of the participants’ responded Strongly Agree that students addictiveness to social network has a significant influence on their academic performance, while 312 (24%) Agree, 262 (20%) Disagree, and 125 (10%) Strongly Disagree, and that there is a significant influence on student’s usages of social media network by age.
Keywords :
Social Network Sites , Information and Communication Technology , Academy performance
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
