Online technology affordance and its social implication on technology education program

Abstract

The social implication of online technology affordance in technology education program was born out of the need to bridge the digital division between developed and developing countries in Africa and specifically in Nigeria[25]. This study aimed at developing a framework for teaching and learning by exploring the online technology affordance on technology education with a view to improving the teaching and learning. Both qualitative and quantitative research method were employed, so as to find the opinion of both teachers and students. The population of this research comprised of 3500 respondents and the sample size was 346 respondent of Automobile Technology Education in the public tertiary institutions offering Automobile Technology Education in the North Eastern Nigeria[24].The model was tested via Sequential Equation Modelling (SEM) illustrated with a good goodness of fit from the factor loadings shown by the initial and final measurement model and indicating regression weights of the revised model. The findings can be useful in identifying dangers and benefits of using technology mediated learning tools, Online instruction for blended learning presents new opportunities for teaching and learning and Online instruction using technology mediated instruction enhance social connectedness in teaching and learning of automobile technology. This demonstrated that appropriate adaptations to online technology for professional development can provide practical, accessible means for a wide range of issues which is relevant and effective continuing education.