21st Century Skill Acquisition in Business Education Programme: The Role of Digital Literacy and Tools
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https://doi.org/10.57125/FED.2024.03.25.05Keywords:
Skill Acquisition, Business Education, Digital Literacy, Digital ToolsAbstract
This study examined how digital literacy and tools can facilitate 21st century skill acquisition in business education programme in universities in Anambra State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses which were tested. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 34 business educators in universities in Anambra state. Data collected was analyzed using arithmetic mean and standard deviation while t- test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. When the p value was found to be equal or less than 0.05 alpha levels, the noted difference was said to be significant, therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected. However, a p value found to be greater than 0.05, the noted difference was insignificant, therefore, the null hypothesis will be accepted. The findings of the study revealed among others that digital literacy, use of technology tool facilitate 21st century skill acquisition in universities in Anambra state. Based on the study's findings, the researcher recommends integrating digital literacy into the core curriculum of business education programs. This can be achieved by designing courses and learning activities that explicitly include digital tools and technologies pertinent to the field, such as data analysis software, project management platforms, and digital marketing tools.
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