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The study was carried out to analyse digital literacy utilization among adult learners in Adult Education programme in Edo State, Benin Metropolis. To enable the study achieve its objectives, five (5) research questions were raised. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of this study comprised all Adult Learners in Benin Metropolis from which a total of one hundred respondents were selected to form the sample size for the study. A research instrument titled questionnaire on the analysis of digital literacy utilization among adult learners in Adult Education programme in Edo State, Benin Metropolis was the instrument used for data collection. The validity of the instrument was ascertained through the expert judgment approach while the test re-test method of estimating reliability was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. A reliability index of 0.87 was obtained using Person Product Moment Correlation Statistics. Collected data were analyzed using frequency count, simple percentage, and mean score analysis. In view of the findings and conclusions arising from this study, the following
recommendations are made; there is need for the government to get involved in digital literacy programmes by helping to plan and implement the structure of the system, syllables, provide instructional materials and facilities. The government should also
fund digital literacy programmes adequately in order for it to be more effective to the adult learners. There is need to tailor digital literacy programmes to adult learners' unique needs in such a way that will accommodate diverse learning styles, providing
mentorship, encouraging peer support, and establishing local business collaborations. These methods create an inclusive, supportive, and applicable learning environment for all involved. The government should help in creating awareness in conjunction
with adult literacy through the provision of billboards, pamphlets etc, that would help to enlighten the adult citizens about the benefits of the programmes. Modern digital technologies and resources should be integrated into adult education curricula to
enhance skill development and real-world applicability. Policy makers should be encouraged to prioritize initiatives that can bridge the digital divide such as partnerships between adult education institutions, tech companies, and local businesses to provide hands-on learning opportunities and promote digital skill acquisition.
recommendations are made; there is need for the government to get involved in digital literacy programmes by helping to plan and implement the structure of the system, syllables, provide instructional materials and facilities. The government should also
fund digital literacy programmes adequately in order for it to be more effective to the adult learners. There is need to tailor digital literacy programmes to adult learners' unique needs in such a way that will accommodate diverse learning styles, providing
mentorship, encouraging peer support, and establishing local business collaborations. These methods create an inclusive, supportive, and applicable learning environment for all involved. The government should help in creating awareness in conjunction
with adult literacy through the provision of billboards, pamphlets etc, that would help to enlighten the adult citizens about the benefits of the programmes. Modern digital technologies and resources should be integrated into adult education curricula to
enhance skill development and real-world applicability. Policy makers should be encouraged to prioritize initiatives that can bridge the digital divide such as partnerships between adult education institutions, tech companies, and local businesses to provide hands-on learning opportunities and promote digital skill acquisition.
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