TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION: SOLUTION FOR SUSTAINING GIRLS’ EDUCATION IN YEWA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Oduntan, O.E. and Banjo, Abosede B and Oloyede, E. O. and Ibrahim, Y. K. (2022) TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION: SOLUTION FOR SUSTAINING GIRLS’ EDUCATION IN YEWA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, 16th & 17th Aug, 2022, 16-17 August, 2022, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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Abstract

This paper aimed at providing solution to sustain girls’ education through technological innovation in Open Distance and Flexible e-Learning. Every child should be given access to education, the education of girls’ child is taking a centre stage in national and international discourse such as the United Nations. The main objective is to identify the barriers and determine the various technological innovation platforms that can be used for effective girls’ education. For this study, a total of 120 students from three (3) public secondary schools in Yewa South Local Government were chosen at random and given a questionnaire, survey method was used to carry out the research. The studies revealed that hurdles to girl child education include parental socioeconomic factors, sexual assault, cultural impact, religious instability, and gender discrimination. Also, with (X = 2.06, SD = 1.13) and (X = 1.88, SD = 0.69), the majority of respondents think that Google Classroom and Zoom are the most effective virtual learning systems. The hypothesis revealed that virtual learning platforms are effective. Virtual learning platforms (Google Classroom, LMS, WhatsApp, and Zoom) significantly influenced Girl's child education, accounting for about 30.6 % observed in Girl's child education, according to the hypothesis.The study found that e-learning considerably facilitates teaching/learning and improves the learning process.The study recommend that the government and related authorities should endeavor to equip public secondary schools with ICT and virtual learning platforms that will facilitate learning and the education of girls.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi
Date Deposited:	03 Apr 2023 12:17
Last Modified:	03 Apr 2023 12:17
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/2234

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