Abstract

The study examined the perception of students on the effect of computer studies ontheiracademic performance in tertiary institutions in Kwara State. One research question was raisedwhile three hypotheses were postulated to guide the study. The descriptive survey was adoptedfor the study. The target population comprised all college students in Kwara State. Asamplesizeof 100 participants was randomly selected from five Colleges of Education in the area. Ananonymous questionnaire was used to collect information form respondents. The data collectedwere 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 literacyand academic performance of about 75% of respondents via exposure to word anddataprocessing and graphics design, internet exploration, and documentation process usedforreading/studying, doing assignment, preparing for examination and vocational practices. Therewas no significant difference between perception and gender while there were significant onageand level. The study recommended that the government, colleges management and stakeholdersin education should make provisions for more funds for computer and computer infrastructureinthe colleges to boost academic performance and vocational development of students.