TECHNOLOGY

The research work investigated the impact of technology on academic development among pre school children in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. To guide this study four research questions were raised: What is the status of technology in the schools, what is the attitude of teachers to the use of technology, will the use of technology in early childhood education improve learning, will the use of interactive digital tools affect the social and emotional development of pre school children. descriptive survey research was adopted with the use of questionnaire to collect information from the respondents. The population of the study was two hundred and ten (210) private pre schools in Oredo Local Government Area. The sample size used for the study was 25% of the total population. ballot method was used to draw the sample in each school selected, twelve (12) private schools was selected and visited in Oredo Local Government Area. Ten (10) subjects from these schools was drawn through
purposive sampling technique giving a total number of one hundred and twenty (120) subject . The research instrument used in this study was a structured questionnaire titled Investigating the impact of technology on academic development among pre school children. It was divided into two sections: section A sought to elicit information about the bio-data of the respondents, while section B was on the Investigating the impact of technology on academic development among pre school children in Oredo Local Government Area, Benin, Edo state. This section consists of sixteen (16) items. The likert scale of four points was used, SA-4, A-3, D-2, SD-1 points respectively was used for the study. The reliability of the instrument was carried out using test
re-test method which gave the reliability score of 0.70. The data collected through the questionnaire was analyzed by the researcher using the simple percentage, frequency count, mean, standard deviation to interpret the result for the various findings and questions listed in the study. The study concluded that it is important that teachers beliefs, roles and experiences
are considered, if changes are to be made to foster and optimize opportunities for young children’s learning and how the roles and experiences influence and shape the ways in which teachers implement and integrate technology among pre school children context. The study also reveals the positive impact of technology and how it makes learning more fun and also helps in
enhancing children engagement in the classroom and also the negative impact of technology on pre school children if not handled well. Findings revealed that technology have significant impact in children learning outcome, based on the findings it was recommended that researchers and educators should encourage the use of technology in ECE from the perspectives of children
and families, technological resources center should be established in various early childhood education centers in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.

on the business performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. To address its objectives, the research formulated four research questions, four objectives, and two hypotheses. A sample of 100 respondents was surveyed using questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 20.0 and Eviews 10, with descriptive statistics presenting the results and regression tests assessing the research hypotheses. The findings highlighted the substantial influence of ICT adoption on SMEs' business performance during the COVID-19 crisis. Various ICT tools were adopted, including telecommuting options, virtual communication platforms, cloud computing, CRM software, and e-commerce platforms. Regression analysis confirmed the positive relationship between ICT adoption and improved business performance. However, SMEs encountered challenges during this transition, such as limited internet access, financial constraints, power outages, inadequate employee technical skills, and a lack of awareness regarding ICT benefits. Notably, the study revealed that while resources and technological capability significantly influenced ICT adoption, perceived usefulness did not. The study recommends several actions based on these findings. Businesses should promote the use of ICT tools to enhance productivity, particularly during crises. Efforts should focus on improving internet infrastructure and affordability for SMEs, with a stronger allocation of resources toward ICT adoption and employee skill development. Comprehensive awareness programs should educate stakeholders on ICT benefits, and businesses should prioritize resource allocation and technological capability enhancement for successful ICT adoption. These recommendations can help SMEs leverage ICT effectively for sustained business performance.

This study examined the impact of a technology-enhanced approach to teaching and learning English Literature in secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The survey research design was adopted because data were collected from a sample population with specific characteristics. Four research questions were formulated and answered using simple percentage analysis. The population of the study consisted of English Literature teachers and senior secondary school students in public secondary schools in Oredo LGA, from which a total of 100 respondents were selected as the sample using a random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire designed to elicit information on the availability, usage, and effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching approaches in English Literature classrooms. The study was anchored on the Constructivist Learning Theory and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The Constructivist Learning Theory emphasizes that learners actively construct knowledge through interaction, exploration, and engagement, suggesting that technology-enhanced instructional tools such as multimedia texts, audio- visual resources, and digital platforms can promote deeper understanding of literary concepts. The Technology Acceptance Model explains how perceived usefulness and ease of use influence teachers’ and students’ willingness to adopt educational technologies. Together, these theories provide a strong framework for understanding how technology integration can improve teaching strategies, student engagement, and learning outcomes in English Literature