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Complementing Classroom Learning Experience by Leveraging Educational Apps: A Study of Selected Undergraduates in Ghana
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 184 - Number 17 |
| Year of Publication: 2022 |
| Authors: Amoako John Kani, Danquah Paul Asante, Jarikre Amos O. |
10.5120/ijca2022922183
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Amoako John Kani, Danquah Paul Asante, Jarikre Amos O. . Complementing Classroom Learning Experience by Leveraging Educational Apps: A Study of Selected Undergraduates in Ghana. International Journal of Computer Applications. 184, 17 ( Jun 2022), 41-46. DOI=10.5120/ijca2022922183
Abstract
Using technology in education has lately become a necessary complement if not a replacement for traditional learning. Learners tend to support, enhance, and personalize their learning experiences with educational technologies. Some tertiary institutions officially provide educational apps to all students. Meanwhile, in the absence of such provisions, these technologies may be adopted by students. In any case, it is relevant to ascertain whether undergraduates leverage educational apps to complement their learning experiences and also, find out the types of apps they rely on to augment their traditional style of learning. Hence, using cluster and simple random sampling techniques, this study sampled 800 undergraduate respondents from four public universities in Ghana with a population of about 82,825 undergraduates. A questionnaire made up of both open-ended and close-ended questions was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics based on frequencies and percentages, and content analysis were used in the analysis and interpretation. The study reveals that majority of students partially depend on educational apps, while a significant minority depends fully on these apps. Consequently, some discussions that may encourage and motivate undergraduates to complement traditional learning with educational software which can result in a better learning experience are revealed.
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