http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/123 Sat, 02 May 2026 22:06:17 GMT 2026-05-02T22:06:17Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30717 Title: FUNCTIONALITY OF 21st CENTURY INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC COURSES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NIGER STATE Authors: Hassan, H. S; Yisa, S. N; Saba, T. M; Musa, Stephen; Umoru, N. N Abstract: The research assessed the functionality of 21st century instructional facilities in teaching and learning electrical/electronic courses in tertiary institutions in Niger State. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 710 lectures and students of electrical/electronic technology in five tertiary institutions in Niger State. The sampling techniques used for this study was purposive sampling technique. The sampling size was 75 electrical/electronic lecturers and 200 electrical/electronic students in five tertiary institutions in Niger State. Two research questions formulated and guided the study. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that most of the instructional facilities for teaching and learning electrical /electronic courses are available, while some are not available. Most of the instructional facilities for teaching and learning electrical /electronic courses are functioning, while some are not functioning. It was recommended that Government should adequately equip the tertiary institutions that offer electrical/electronic technology with modern equipment and facilities for the training of electrical/electronic technologists. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30717 2024-10-11T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30698 Title: ASSESSMENT OF OFFICE FACILITIES FOR BUILDING A SKILLED AND INNOVATIVE WORKFORCE IN THE ERA OF STEAM EDUCATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA (BOSSO CAMPUS) Authors: Alawode, O.D; Musa, Stephen; Akujobi, M; Adebanjo, M. O; Bako, D. B Abstract: This study examined the adequacy, challenges, and improvement strategies of office facilities in fostering a skilled and innovative workforce in the era of STEAM education and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (Bosso Campus). Guided by three objectives, a descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected from 71 academic and non-academic staff using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviations) were used to answer the research questions, while Chi-square and t-test were employed at a 0.05 significance level to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that office facilities such as furniture, internet connectivity, ICT resources, and power supply were generally inadequate, limiting staff effectiveness and innovation. Major challenges identified included unstable electricity, poor internet service, and inadequate ICT tools. Recommended strategies included provision of ergonomic furniture, stable power supply, reliable internet, and AI-driven digital resources. The study concludes that addressing these gaps is essential to creating an enabling environment for workforce development in the digital era. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30698 2025-10-06T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30581 Title: AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A TOOL FOR IMPROVING INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY METHODS AMONG WOODWORK TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA Authors: Musa, S.; Yisa, S. N.; Tukura, T.; Alawode, O. D. Abstract: The study investigated the extent of awareness and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for improving instructional delivery methods among woodwork teachers in higher institutions in North-central, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The targeted population of the study was 105 respondents comprising of 41 highly experienced and 64 moderately experienced wood technology teachers from seven higher institutions in North-central, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire titled: “Awareness and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Instructional Delivery Questionnaire (AAAITIDQ)” with 28 items was designed and used for data collection by the researcher. The instrument was subjected to both face validation by three experts in the Department of Industrial and Technology Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. To ascertain the reliability of the validated instruments, a pilot study was conducted by administering the validated questionnaire to three highly experienced and two moderately experienced wood technology teachers in Benue State University. Cronbach Alpha’s statistical technique was used to determine the internal consistency of the instrument which yielded an overall reliability coefficient of 0.87 indicating that the instrument was reliable and suitable for use. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions. Data collected were coded and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, Version 27). Based on the analyses, the findings of the study revealed that the extent of awareness of AI as a tool for improving instructional delivery methods among wood technology teachers in higher institutions was high with the grand mean of 𝝌 = 3.65. The study also revealed that the extent of adoption of AI as a tool for improving instructional delivery among wood technology teachers in higher institutions was low with the grand mean of 𝝌 = 2.63. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that targeted training programmes and workshops should be organized to equip wood technology teachers with practical skills for effectively integrating AI into lesson planning, teaching aids, assessments, and performance tracking. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30581 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30262 Title: ASSESSMENT OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES TEACHERS ON THE AWARENESS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENT (AI) FOR ADVANCING TEACHING AND LEARNING IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA Authors: Yisa, S.N.; Musa, Stephen; Momoh, A.; FANIBUYAN, V. E.; Bamidele, OlUMILUA Abstract: Abstract Study examined the awareness of technical college teachers on the application of Artificial Intelligent for advancing teaching and learning in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study consists of two objectives and two research questions. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The study is carried out in technical colleges in Kwara State. The targeted population for the study consists of 50 electrical and electronic trade and woodwork trade teachers in technical colleges in Kwara State. Simple random sample was used to select electrical and electronic trade and woodwork trade teachers in technical colleges in Kwara State. Mean and standard deviation was used to answer the research question. SPSS version 27 was used to analyze the result. The finding of the study revealed among others that technical college teachers are aware of some of the AI tools for teaching and learning. It is then recommended among others that there should be workshops or seminars organized by the government through the Ministry of Education to create awareness for the teachers. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/30262 2025-11-12T00:00:00Z