Enhancing Office Technology and Management (OTM) Education through ICT Resource Utilization among Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Polytechnic Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria
Maikudi Shehu PhD
Abstract
This study investigates the influence of ICT resource utilization on Office Technology and Management (OTM) education at Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining surveys, interviews, and observations. The sample consisted of 100 students (random sampling), 20 lecturers (purposive sampling) from five Federal Polytechnics in North West Nigeria. The study reveals that ICT resources are available but underutilized, and lecturers/ students lack adequate ICT training and support. However, ICT integration improves student engagement, productivity, and employability. The study recommends providing regular ICT training and support, encouraging ICT use in teaching and learning, and developing an ICT integration plan for OTM education. The findings contribute to the body of knowledge on ICT resource utilization in OTM education and provide insights for educators, administrators, and policymakers seeking to enhance OTM education in Nigerian polytechnics.