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This research aims to investigate how degree students access and use the Internet for their academic activities at Federal College of Education in Oyo.

May 28, 2026Open Access

Access and Use of the Internet Among Degree Students of Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo (University of Ibadan Affiliated) Oyo State, Nigeria

Key Points

This research aims to investigate how degree students access and use the Internet for their academic activities at Federal College of Education in Oyo.
Descriptive survey design adopted with a sample of 215 out of 1074 students.
Data collected using a structured questionnaire.
Data analyzed using descriptive statistics including frequency counts and mean scores.
63.5% of respondents reported daily internet use, with a mean score of 3.23.
Majority indicated using the Internet primarily for assignments, followed by chatting and online banking.
Recommendations include enhancing internet facilities and improving virtual library connectivity.

Abstract

Globally, the Internet over the past few years has turned out to be a very important tool for teaching, learning and research activities in high institutions. It is a very useful tool for academic and educational mandates, hence, this paper investigated access and use of the Internet among degree students of Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo (University of Ibadan affiliated) Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The population comprised all the degree students (1074) with a sample size conveniently calculated based on 20%. Therefore, the sample size is 215. A structured questionnaire was used for gathering of data. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation. It was established that the Internet was available which was accessed via personal phones and from their personal data. However, some indicated accessing the College Internet. It was also established that the frequency of use of the Internet by the respondents was high with a mean score of 3.23%., while majority indicated a daily use of the Internet 129 (63.5%). It was indicated that the Internet was majorly used for assignment. Other purposes include, chatting with friends and family, online banking, online marketing and for downloading and watching movies. The study recommended among others that the library management and college management should intensify their efforts towards making sure that strong Internet facilities are provided in the college premises while empowering the virtual library by installing a very strong Internet connectivity.

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