EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR CURBING THE MENACE OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to examine emerging technology as an instrument for curbing the menace of examination malpractice among students in tertiary institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to; Investigate the ICT devices and services available for curbing examination malpractice in tertiary institutions in Kwara State and determine the level of usage of ICT devices in curbing examination malpractices in tertiary institutions in Kwara State. The researcher used survey method to select 20 lecturers working in tertiary institutions in Kwara State. Total Enumeration technique was adopted for the study sample because of the limited size of population, the respondents were chosen from Federal polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State and Lens Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State. The researcher used self-administered questionnaires. The study finding revealed that ICT Devices and Services Available for Curbing Examination Malpractice in Tertiary Institutions in Kwara State are not available. Furthermore, it revealed that the level of the usage of ICT Devices in Curbing Examination Malpractices among Students in Tertiary Institutions in Kwara State are adequate Lastly, the researcher recommended; Educational institutions should adopt a comprehensive strategy that combines various technologies such as biometric attendance systems, surveillance cameras, and mobile phone jammers, among others, to successfully discourage malpractice.
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