Powerpoint Presentation Preference by Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Kwara State, Nigeria
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2015
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Department of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Kwara State
Abstract
Purpose: This study examined library and information science (LIS) undergraduate students’
preference for power point presentations. Through a survey approach, the study drew on 180 LIS
undergraduate students from two universities in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Design/Methodology/Approach: A self-designed questionnaire was used to gather data on the study.
Data collected were analysed using percentages and frequency count.
Findings: The result generally indicated that the students prefer power point presentation and have
strong preference and attitudes towards the use of power point presentation because they find visual
element, sound from popular media very helpful and interesting. The use of PPT has positive effect on
students’ cumulative grade point. Based on gender, male students have a higher preference for the use
of PPT than the female student in both institutions. The identified the perceived hindrances to the use
of PPT as lack of skills to use PPT by most lecturers, epileptic power supply, fast pace instructional
delivery by the instructors when using PPT etc.
Implication: Based on the findings of the study, education institution authorities should consider the
alternatives for power supply such as the procurement of inverters and power generating machine to
supplement the general power supply from the Power holding company. Furthermore, lecturers are
encouraged to go through proper training to develop necessary skills that will help them in proper
delivery of their instruction with PPT and also reduce the fast pace in which lectures are delivered.
Originality/Value: This study is unique because it’s seems to be one of the pioneer studies that
examined Power Point Presentation Preference particularly among the population of Nigerian LIS
undergraduate students. Similarly, the contents are the sole idea of the authors and the paper has
never been submitted to any other publication outlets.
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Educational Technology; Information Communication Technology (ICT); Library and Information Science (LIS); , Kwara State Nigeria; Power Point Presentation (PPT), Undergraduate Students