Science Education Students' Awareness, Attitudes, and Perception of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Education in Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State
Keywords:
Awareness, Attitude, Perception, Internet of things (IoTs), internet of things in educationAbstract
This study examines the awareness, attitudes, and perceptions of science education students in Ogbia Local Government Area (LGA), Bayelsa State, toward the integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in education. IoT's transformative potential for personalised learning and administrative functions has been widely recognised globally, but its adoption in Nigerian education faces challenges. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study, with a population comprising 405 science education students from a tertiary institution in Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select 148 second-year students as the sample for this study. Data were collected using the Science Education Students Awareness, Attitudes, and Perception of IoT in Education Questionnaire (SESAAPQ), which was validated by three experts in science education. The reliability of the instrument was determined using the test-retest method, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.87, 0.83, and 0.88, respectively. Mean and standard deviation were utilised to answer the research questions. The findings revealed that students demonstrated a high level of awareness and understanding of IoT in education and their educational applications and had a positive attitude toward adopting IoT technologies for enhanced learning experiences. However, students expressed concerns about technical challenges, costs, and security risks, highlighting barriers to IoT integration. Based on these findings, the study recommends that policymakers and educators promote the integration of IoT technologies in education to enhance learning experiences and address the barriers identified by students.
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