DIGITAL-MULTIMEDIA IN ADVANCING EDUCATION IN THE 21st CENTURY

Abstract

The descriptive paper explores the dynamic influence of global digital technology, especially the use of technological devices in the classroom, on the performances of learners, in public Schools in Nigeria, and their preparedness for the job market. The study was conducted on 235 students studying Mathematics, in their second year at each of the five colleges of Specialized Education; Basic Sciences; Social Sciences; Humanities; and Languages. An online survey was conducted regarding their use of technology. The Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Descriptive Statistics were applied to study the frequency of and Influence of technology on learning achievement in mathematics courses. A significant relationship was found between the use of technology and their achievements in Mathematics, (r= .42) at p < .05;positive relationship was also found between the use of the gadgets, (Laptop and Phones, r=.234, Ipads, r=.125, Tablets,.121 and Desktops, r=.297, all at p<(0.05); and Multiple Regression Analysis demonstrated that most used devices are laptops (45%), phones (34.5%), Ipads (15%), tablets (5%) and computers desktops (0.5%) jointly contributed significantly,(F-ratio of 25.819 at 0.05level of significance). The study therefore concludes that the use of technology has also shows that the learners were able to do more in their studies by developing collaborative skills and creating the connections that turns innovative ideas into reality necessary for the job market.