Effective Utilization of Mobile Technologies Devices for Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the effective utilization of mobile technologies devices for teaching and learning in secondary schools in Ondo State, Nigeria. The study employed survey research design. The sample population comprises of 20 teachers and 100 students drawn from four public secondary schools in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The study was guided by three research questions. The two instruments used in the study were: Mobile Technologies Devices for Teaching and Learning (MTDL) for students and for teachers respectively. Data was also analysed with the use of simple percentages, mean and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed that teachers in secondary schools do not utilize mobile technologies devices for teaching in the classroom and that students do not utilize the mobile technologies devices for learning. Lastly, when mobile technologies devices were used by teachers to teach the students, it motivated the students to learn better and effectively. It was concluded from this study that if mobile technologies devices were used in all its ramifications it would increase and motivate students to learn better. Finally, it was recommended that teachers should endeavour to utilize mobile technologies devices in the classroom and students should be monitored when utilizing mobile technologies devices for learning