Abstract

The study examined the perception of students on the effect of computer studies on their academic performance in tertiary institutions in Kwara State. One research question was raised while three hypotheses were postulated to guide the study. The descriptive survey was adopted for the study. The target population comprised all college students in Kwara State. A sample size of 100 participants was randomly selected from five Colleges of Education in the area. An anonymous questionnaire was used to collect information from respondents. The data collected were analyzed using t-test and ANOVA. The findings showed that Computer Studies was well integrated into the school curriculum of most colleges. This has increased the computer literacy and academic performance of about 75% of respondents via exposure to word and data processing and graphics design, internet exploration, and the documentation process used for reading/studying, doing assignments, preparing for examinations and vocational practices. There was no significant difference between perception and gender, while there were significant differences between age and level. The study recommended that the government, college management and stakeholders in education should make provisions for more funds for computers and computer infrastructure in the colleges to boost academic performance and vocational development of students.