Impact of Internet Resources Utilization on Lecturers’ Academic Activities in Tertiary Institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria

This study focused on the impact of Internet resources utilization on lecturers’ academic activities in tertiary institutions in Yobe State, Nigeria. The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of Internet resource utilization on lecturers' academic activities, which include teaching, research, publication communication, and collaboration, among others. Lecturers were the targeted population of the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The study was guided by two (2) objectives, two (2) research questions, and one (1) hypothesis to achieve the primary purpose of this research,. A questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection; five hundred and forty-four (544) copies of questionnaire were returned and considered usable for the study, out of which four hundred and forty-eight (448) of the respondents were males and ninety-six (96) of the respondents were females. Data collected were analyzed through frequency counts and percentage scores. Chi-square was used for testing the hypothesis. The findings of the study indicated the extent through which lectures were able to access the internet services and resources for their academic activities. The access was high, and it was through computer centres and other places within and outside the tertiary institutions. Also that the impact of Internet resources utilization on lecturers’ academic activities is generally high, with many respondents indicating that Internet services and resources make teaching easier and Internet services and resources provide them with quick access to teaching materials. Finally, the study recommended that the management of these tertiary institutions should increase more internet units where the lecturers can access internet services and resources. This effort will make lectures to access internet services from their offices and at home conveniently for their academic activities. Also, the study recommended that there should be an increase on the impact of internet services and resources utilization for the lecturer's academic activities, the management of these tertiary institutions and other concerned stakeholders should intensify efforts on programs and frequent upgrading of the internet facilities for its full utilization in order to boost the lecturer’s outcome.