Availability and Utilization of Online Teaching Facilities in the Electrical/Electronic Technology Programme in Osun State Technical Colleges

Abstract

This study investigates the availability and utilization of Online Teaching Facilities in the electrical/electronic technology programme across technical colleges in Osun State. With the growing emphasis on digital education, the integration of online facilities has become critical for effective teaching and learning, particularly in technical and vocational education. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses formulated to guide the study. The study employed a descriptive survey design, targeting instructors and facilitators within the technical colleges. The population for the study consists of 15 respondents comprising nine (9) electrical/electronic lecturers and six (6) online facilitators. There was no sampling since the population was small and manageable. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research questions, while t-test statistics was used to test the hypothesis at the 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that a number of online teaching tools, such as virtual classrooms, learning management systems, and multimedia resources, are available. However, their utilization remains limited due to factors such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of technical skills among staff, and inconsistent internet access. The study recommends strategic investments in digital infrastructure, continuous training for educators, among others.