The Paperless Classroom: Views of The University of Ilorin Undergraduate Students
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2016
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Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin.
Abstract
Technology proliferation rate in the 21st century has affected the way everything is done with
a ripple effect on the methods of teaching delivery in university education. Regrettably, most
universities in Africa are yet to join the bandwagon because they are still embracing the basic
and medieval methods that developed countries are trying so hard to leave behind. Paperless
classroom is the future trend and to make it a reality in Nigeria, students play a pivotal role.
This study addressed the perception and attitude of students on the adoption of a paperless
classroom in the University of Ilorin. Five research hypotheses were developed based on the
Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Using stratified and purposive sampling methods, 100
respondents were sampled and a 21 item questionnaire was administered to collect data. Results
showed that perceived ease of use and attitude are strong predictors of behavioral intention to
adopt paperless classroom. Contrary to findings from other studies, perceived usefulness was
discovered to have no significant influence on the respondents’ attitude towards using paperless
classroom. Finance, challenges of electricity supply and complexities in the implementation
were revealed as factors that can constitute challenge to the implementation of paperless
classroom. The study concludes that the university administration must ensure that the views
and specifications of the students are actively sought, carefully considered and meticulously
included in the planning and implementation processes of a paperless classroom.
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Perception, BehBehavioural intention, Attitude, Paperless Classroom