Integrating Emerging Technologies to Enhance Business Education in the Era of Disruption in Delta State
Main Article Content
Abstract
This study examined the integration of emerging technologies to enhance the quality of Business Education in the era of disruption in Delta State, Nigeria. Guided by three research questions and corresponding null hypotheses, the study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population comprised 155 Business Education lecturers from five public tertiary institutions: Delta State University, Abraka; Dennis Osadebe University, Asaba; University of Delta, Agbor; Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba; and College of Education, Warri. Given the small and manageable population, no sampling was conducted. Data were collected using a 30-item structured questionnaire titled Integrating Emerging Technologies to Enhance the Quality of Business Education Questionnaire (IETEQBEQ). The instrument was validated by three experts and tested for reliability using the test–retest method, yielding a high correlation coefficient of 0.87. Of the 155 questionnaires administered, 111 (71.6%) were duly completed and used for analysis. Data were analysed using means and standard deviations to answer the research questions, while t-tests at the 0.05 significance level tested the null hypotheses. Findings revealed that integrating social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain technologies significantly enhanced the quality of Business Education. Specifically, mean scores indicated high effectiveness in promoting student engagement (social media M = 3.48), practical skill acquisition (AI M = 3.49), and instructional effectiveness (blockchain M = 3.45), all above the 2.50 threshold. At the same time, t-test results confirmed significant differences (p < 0.05) in the adoption and impact of these technologies. The study recommends that institutions integrate these technologies into teaching and learning, train lecturers in digital pedagogy, adopt AI-driven educational tools, and implement blockchain for secure academic record management.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Ajuluchukwu, E.N. (2021). University’s Business educators’ rating of objectives and equipment used in preparing undergraduate students towards capacity building for sustainable development. A paper presented at the 21st Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Vocational Association held in the University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
Alsobhi, H.A., Alakhtar, R.A., & Ubaid, J.E. (2023). Blockchain-based micro-credentialing system in higher education institutions: systematic literature review, knowledge base system. Accessed from 110238, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2022.110238 on 20th June 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knosys.2022.110238
Chen, B., & Bryer, T. (2022). Investigating instructional strategies for using social media in formal and informal learning. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 12 (1), 20-25.
Dauda, Y. A., & Akingbade, W. A. (2021). Technological change and employee performance in selected manufacturing industry in Lagos State of Nigeria. Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, 1(5), 32-43. DOI: https://doi.org/10.52283/NSWRCA.AJBMR.20110105A05
Edokpolor, J.E., & Egbri, J.N. (2021). Business education in Nigeria for value re-orientation: a strategic approach for poverty alleviation and national development. Journal of Educational Research and Review, 5(3), 41-48.
Gera, R., & Chadha, P. (2021). Systematic review of artificial intelligence in higher education (2000-2023) and future research directions. In W. B. James, C. Cobanoglu, & M. Cavusoglu (Eds.), Advances in Global Education and Research, 4 (1–12).
Green, P., & Wilson, E. (2023). Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility in the Disruption Era. Environmental Management, 15(1), 22-40.
Lynch, M. (2022). Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach. From http://aima.cs.berkeley.edu/. (Accessed on 20th June 2024).
Okolocha, C.C., & Nwadiani, J. (2021). Business Education reform: a key to achievement of millennium development goal of eradication of poverty in Nigeria by 1015. International Technology Research Journal, 1(1), 8-11.
Parry, E., & Battista, V. (2022). The impact of emerging technologies on work: a review of the evidence and implications for the human resource function. Emerald Open Research, 1(5), 1- 13.
Seyedeh, M.G., Shahram, G., & Homayounfar, M. (2022). Information technology and its impact on job behavior. Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review (OMAN Chapter), 5 (11), 1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.12816/0031493
Spector, J.M. (2023). Emerging educational technologies and research directions. Educational Technology & Society, 16 (2), 21–30.
Usman, S., Ahmad, F.K., Khurram, I., & Bahaudin, G.M. (2022). The impact of information systems on the performance of human resources department. Journal of Business Studies, 3 (4), 77-91.
Article Sidebar
