Title of article
Effects of Information and Communication Technology Platforms on University Students Academic Performance
Author/Authors
omorogiuwa, o igbinedion university - department of computer science information technology, Okada, Nigeria , ndunagu, jn national open university of nigeria - department of computer science, Nigeria , ogbesor, sm national open university of nigeria - department of computer science, Nigeria
From page
2031
To page
2035
Abstract
This study investigated the effects of social media and its influence on the academic performance of the students in the National Open University (NOUN), Benin Study Center using a self-developed structured questionnaire called “Social Media and Academic Performance of Students Questionnaire (SMAAPOS)” with 395 student respondents. Data obtained shows that 597 (46%) of the participants’ responded Strongly Agree that students addictiveness to social network has a significant influence on their academic performance, while 312 (24%) Agree, 262 (20%) Disagree, and 125 (10%) Strongly Disagree, and that there is a significant influence on student’s usages of social media network by age.
Keywords
Social Network Sites , Information and Communication Technology , Academy performance
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Record number
2728739
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