Communication and Media Codes Journal

A JOURNAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

ISSN: 3093-0693

PREPAREDNESS FOR THE USE OF DIGITAL LEARNING TOOLS AMONG MASS COMMUNICATION UNDERGRADUATES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA

Eroh Ebenezer,
Chinweobo-Onuoha Blessing N.,
Nnadi Sunday
Eze Emmanuel

Abstract

This study examined the preparedness of the use of digital learning tools among mass communication undergraduates of the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Survey was adopted using copies of questionnaire to garner data from 297 respondents from a population of 1305. The study used the multi-stage sampling technique to determine the respondents for the study. Data was analyzed quantitatively. The study was premised on the Agenda Setting and; Innovation and Diffusion theories. Findings showed that the awareness of digital learning tools among Mass Communication students of UNN is high. Also, there is positive perception and preparedness among them. Findings also revealed that Mass Communication Undergraduates of UNN are not fully prepared for the use of digital learning tools due to unavailability of such digital tools, lack of free wifi, inadequate power supply and poorly equipped lecture halls. Among others, it was recommended that digital learning tools, good internet connections and well equipped classrooms and studios should be made available in order to encourage preparedness in digital learning. Keywords: Digital Learning, Digital tools, Mass Communication, Undergraduates, Preparedness
Volume:
Vol. 2. January, 2025
Year of Publication:
2025

Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Michael O. Ukonu

Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Dr Blessing Chinweobo-Onuoha

Associate Editors

Prof. L.I. Anorue

Prof. J. Wogu

Prof. G. Ezeah

Prof. C.C. Okpoko

Review

Dr Chidiebere Nwachukwu

Dr Ozioma Nwokedi

Dr Victor Nwogbo

Dr Belinda Anyakoha

Dr Uchenna Eze

Dr Ike Ugbor

Secretary

Dr Stephen Ogbodoh

Design Editor

Dr Ike Elike

Business Manager

Dr Martin Ezugwu

Editorial Consultants

Prof. Nnanyelugo Okoro, Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State

Professor Sunny Udezeh, Department of Mass Communication, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State

Professor Ezekiel Asemah, Vice Chancellor’s Office, Glorious Vision University, Benin, Edo State

Professor Jude Terna Kur, Department of Information Science and Media Studies, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State

Prof. Rotimi Williams Olatunji, School of Communications, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State

Prof Walter Ihejirika  

Dr. Chukwujekwu Charles Onwuka Department of Sociology, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus. Email: cc.onwuka@coou.edu.ng
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