Assessment of Access and Use of Internet Resources for Learning

Document Type : Original Research Manuscripts

Author

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Abstract
Purpose: This study was conducted in other to assess the access and use of internet resources for learning by the students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. To ascertain the use of internet resources for learning by students of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. This study is to outline how students access the Internet resources available, also to examine the purposes of the students' use of Internet resources, and investigate the challenges in access and use of Internet resources by the students.
Method: The survey research method was adopted for the study. The sample distribution was based on three (3) Faculties, also the data was collected for the study by using descriptive analysis.
Findings: Given the findings of the study, it could be concluded that information in all issues on access and use of internet resources for learning has been one of the major challenges facing the educational system in most tertiary institutions.
Conclusion:  the researchers recommended that the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda should create more awareness concerning the existence of available internet resources in the University and how should be used.

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Volume 2, Issue 2
Spring 2022
Pages 10-14

  • Receive Date 08 March 2022
  • Revise Date 05 May 2022
  • Accept Date 06 May 2022