AWARENESS OF INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE AMONG EDUCATORS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to ascertain the extent of awareness of innovative educational software among educators in tertiary institutions in Enugu State. A total of 68 questionnaires were administered to respondents drawn from three different tertiary institutions in the state. The results were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, while the hypothesis was tested with ANOVA at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed a generally low awareness of innovative educational software among the respondents. Despite the growing importance of educational software, most of the educators were unfamiliar with some of the listed applications, which may negatively influence their level of usage. The study concluded by recommending that tertiary institutions should organize regular training and capacity-building programs for their staff to equip them with the necessary digital knowledge and skills required to teach effectively and compete in the 21st century.