Teachers Application of Emerging Secondary Schools Classroom Instruction Technologies Delivery in Enugu State, Nigeria

The study ascertained the extent to which teachers applied emerging technologies in classroom instruction delivery in secondary schools in Enugu State. The study was guided by two research questions and tested two null hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. A descriptive survey research design was employed. The study population included 1,892 teachers, with a sample size of 356 respondents selected through purposive random sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers, titled “Teachers’ Application of Emerging Technologies in Classroom Instruction Questionnaire (TAETCIQ).” The questionnaire included 15 items based on the research questions. The validity of the instrument was confirmed by three research specialists from the Faculty of Education at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). The instrument’s reliability was assessed using Cronbach's Alpha method, yielding values of .83 for Cluster 1, .81 for Cluster 2, and an overall reliability index of .82, indicating good reliability. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the research questions, while a t-test statistic was applied to test the null hypotheses. The findings revealed that teachers applied emerging technologies such as Blockchain Technology and cloud computing to a very low extent. It was recommended that educational authorities should organize targeted professional development programs and workshops for teachers, focusing on the practical application of emerging technologies such as Blockchain and cloud computing in teaching. These training sessions should be tailored to the specific needs and technical comfort level of teachers.