Title: FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF CLOUD-BASED PEDAGOGY AND STUDENT'S UTILIZATION; A CASE STUDY OF POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

Authors:
Amedu, Amos Nnaemeka & Anyaehie, Lotachi Sandra

Abstract: Abstract The study assessed factors affecting the adoption of cloud-based pedagogies available in teaching and learning as well as students' utilization of cloud-based services in the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Using descriptive survey design, the study made use of a sample of 100 students from 10 faculties in the institution.Instrument for data collection was questionnaire developed by the researchers. The reliability of the instrument was established using Crombach Alpha. Percentage, mean and standard were used to analyze the data collected. The result showed that inadequate power supply, high cost of installation, maintenance technological devices, data security and scarcity of ICT infrastructure affects the adoption of cloud-based pedagogy. The study also found that cloud-based pedagogy increases flexibility for teachersin selecting from a wide range of cloud based applications, with a wide range of learning experiences while reducing the cost involved in hardware and software procurement.

Publication Date: 2016-12-14