HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION APPLICATIONS: AN APPROACH TO IMPROVING TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS STUDENTS LEARNING OUTCOME

Abstract

This study investigated Human Computer Interaction as an approach to improving learning in tertiary institutions Ogun State. A descriptive survey research design was adopted and simple random sampling method was used to select One hundred and fifty students from the selected three levels of tertiary institutions in Abeokuta Ogun. The study made use of four research questions with a self-constructed questionnaire to elucidate respondents’ opinions. Data obtained were analyzed using frequent count, simple average and mean statistics method Likert Scale based. Findings revealed that smart-boards/interactive whiteboards are only HCI applications used in the tertiary institutions while collaboration tools, clicker systems, chatbots and voice assistants, brain-computer interfaces (BCIS), robotic, digital tablets with styluses, motion capture systems and brain computer interface are not available in the tertiary institutions. Also students perceived that HCI tools make concepts easier to understand, and increases student interest and motivation, and most students and tutors inadequate HCI tools skills usage, outdated hardware or insufficient computational resources, additional devices procuring cost as well as overwhelmed volume of information presented through HCI applications  limit HCI integration. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher therefore recommends that institutions should develop comprehensive training programs aimed at enhancing digital literacy and HCI tool proficiency among students and lecturers. Workshops, tutorials, and hands-on sessions that can empower students to engage more effectively with technology for improved their academic outcomes.