teaching

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.

The study examined the availability of instructional materials, how students show interest in learning their lessons using instructional materials and how the use of instructional materials has affected classroom management of students in senior secondary schools. Survey research design was employed. A total number of 384 public secondary school teachers was selected using simple random sampling technique. The study tested three hypotheses and provided answers to three research questions. The research instrument used was researcher-made questionnaire.