Abstract: The use of computer hardware and software in education and training is a long established practice. In this work, an educational software is developed as a computer-supported tool to assist students' learning. Software engineering aspects are emphasized during the development, for the product to be simple and user friendly such that it can be used by all targeted students. In addition, the package is open for future expansions. Emphasis is paid to implementing solutions for issues that students face difficulties in understanding. The developed software system is provided with a database for many courses of the Electrical and Computer Engineering department. For the purpose of evaluation, number of students have used the software. Those students express a noticeable interest and benefit.

• Publication Date: 05-May-2014
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-017-0-13
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Abstract: This study highlighted the concept and applications of ICT in education. The justification of carrying out the research was looked into. The design of the study was a survey method to receive a great deal of information from a large group of individuals and also for the avoidance of major errors. The study employed all the teachers in the NCE awarding institutions in Bauchi state as the population (N=582). Proportionate cluster sampling technique was used to obtain the sample size of 58 respondents. A questionnaire was used to gather the information. And it has under gone face and content validation. Simple mean statistical tool was used in the analysis of data. The findings indicated that the teachers’ adequacy in Technology Operations and Concepts at Proficient Stage was adequate but the Technology Operations and Concepts at Advanced Stage was inadequateand also Ethics and Safety and Teaching and Learning with Technology (Proficient and Advanced Stages) were inadequate.

• Publication Date: 05-May-2014
• DOI: 10.15224/978-1-63248-017-0-14
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