Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in Advancement of the Internet of Things in Higher Institutions in Rivers State
Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Presenter(s): Felicia King-Agboto, Clifford O. Ugorji
Tags: 2025 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Port Harcourt Captain Elechi-Amadi Polytechnic Clifford Ugorji Felicia King-Agboto Rumuola
Abstract
The advancement of the Internet of Things has brought about numerous opportunities and challenges for higher institutions in Rivers State that are worth exploring.The study seeks to explore Opportunities and Challenges in the Advancement of the Internet of Things in higher Institutions in Rivers State. This study adopts descriptive survey research. Three research questions and three hypotheses will guide the study. The target population was 2988 comprised of faculty members, administrators, IT staff, and students in higher institutions in Rivers State. The sample size was 220. The stratified random sampling technique was used to ensure representation from different academic departments. The researcher instrument was structured using a Likert type of response with Strong Agree (SA), Agree (A)Disagree (D), and strongly Disagree (SD) options respectively. An instrument was validated by experts in measurement and evaluation. A reliability of 0.75 was obtained using the Cronbach Alpha coefficient. Questionnaires were distributed to academic staff, administrative staff, and students to gather information, and data was analyzed using descriptive statistics mean, standard deviation, and T-test. The findings of this study can provide valuable insights for higher institutions to utilize IoT while overcoming potential challenges. It is recommended that universities invest in continuous professional development for faculty and staff, focusing on IoT-related skills, certification programs, and online courses that cover both theoretical knowledge and practical IoT implementation skills.
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