Title:
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING FOR PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION GRADUATES IN EKITI STATE

Authors:
Dr. Adebayo M. Aina and Dr. Godwin Onnoh Onajite

Abstract:
The use of technology in the preparation of business education graduates is expected to improve the worth and reduce unemployment among recipients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of technology for economic growth by graduates of this program in Ekiti State. A descriptive research design was employed. The population of the study was 3,538 business education graduates (Colleges of Education and University) working in public and private organizations in Ekiti State. 354 business education graduates, representing 10% of the population were randomly selected as a sample. A validated structured instrument titled “Questionnaire on the Use of Technology for Economic Growth (QUTEG) with 22 items was used for the data collection on the two research questions. The reliability coefficient of 0.87 was obtained, using the split half and Pearson Product Moment Correlation formula. The findings showed that the use of technology has improved graduates’ productivity, creativity, and ICT skills, thereby reducing the cost of retraining by their employers. It was recommended that business education graduates should always acquire technological skills for improved worth as employees and engage in entrepreneurial outfits for the nation’s economic development.

Keywords:
Business Education, Economic Growth, Effectiveness, Technology, Use

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2023.6314