Post Pandemic Classroom and Students' Readiness for the Utilisation of Digital Technologies in Ekiti State University, Nigeria

Abstract

Traditionally, face–to-face approach to teaching and learning had been the system of education adopted in Nigeria but with the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant mandatory closure of schools, there was need to shop for new options in order that learning should continue without risks to human and educational standards. The study examined Students' readiness for the utilization of digital technologies in post pandemic classroom experience in Ekiti State University in Nigeria. The descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted for the study.  Questionnaire instrument and interviews were used to collect data. Results showed that digital technologies were available for the students' use and that the students were ready for the transition from face-to-face to virtual learning. The students' performance greatly improved as a result of the technology skills acquired with the use of the digital technologies utilized by the students. It was recommended that though COVID 19 negatively affected education generally in Nigeria, Ekiti State University was not so much affected as to neglect the students. Teaching and learning was going on.