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Evaluation of extent of computer appreciation skills acquired by secondary school students for economic empowerment

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Obichukwu, Peter Uzochukwu
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Olelewe, Chijioke Jonathan
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Igboamalu, Peter Nwafor
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Ugo, Chima
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Abdulrahman, Abdulkadir
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Okanazu, Oliver Okechukwu
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Ike, Joshua Onyedikachi
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Abdullahi, Mohammed
Journal of Educational and Social Research
Journal · Vol. 11 · Issue 3 · pp. 263-277
Abstract

This study is focused on college students' computer appreciation skills acquired for economic empowerment. The study employed survey research design and was guided by three research questions. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 272 students drawn from three secondary schools out of the seven schools that offer computer studies. Computer Appreciation Skills Acquisition Questionnaire (CASAQ) was instrument used for data collection made up of 29 items with a reliability coefficient of .94, .83 and .96 obtained using Cronbach Alpha reliability test. Results showed that college students are moderately skilled in data processing, spreadsheet and database skill acquisition required for economic empowerment. It was recommended among others that more time be allocated in the timetable of Computer Studies/ICT subject to enable students have enough time for drills and practice that will guarantee quality skills training. © 2021 Sciendo. All rights reserved.

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Economic empowerment Computer appreciation skills Data processing skills Database processing skills Spreadsheet processing skills

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Department of Computer and Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, Naukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Department of Computer and Robotics Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
School of Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe State, Anambra, Nigeria
Department of Education, University of Nigeria, Naukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Naukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Department of Science Education, Federal University, Kashere, Gombe, Gombe, Nigeria
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