This research investigated the influence of ICT usage on lecturers’ proficiency in teaching during COVID-19 in private universities in Oyo and Osun States, Nigeria. The study was guided by three research questions. Mixed-methods approach was adopted. The population comprised all staff (both academic and non-academics) in private universities in Oyo and Osun states. The study adopted quantitative and qualitative data types using both primary and secondary data sources.
Influence
The study examined the influence of Open and Distance Education on access and quality of entrants to University Education. In particular the study examined the extent to which distance education has improved access to universities and whether improvement in access has led to decline in quality entrants in universities. It also sought to know whether differences existed in terms of quality of entrants between Dual and Uni -mode distance learning university. Three research questions were raised and three hypotheses formulated. Descriptive research design of the survey type was used.