ADOPTION AND ACADEMIC USE OF GOOGLE WORKSPACE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA: PATTERNS, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
ADOPTION AND ACADEMIC USE OF GOOGLE WORKSPACE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA: PATTERNS, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES
| dc.contributor.author | ALIYU, Muhammad' Rabiu | |
| dc.contributor.author | Chinonso, Stella Odume | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-29T05:39:07Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-29T05:39:07Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026 | |
| dc.description | Joural of Library and Information Management Forum | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study investigated the adoption and academic use of Google Workspace among undergraduate students in Nigeria, specifically examining usage patterns, perceived benefits, and operational challenges. The study sought to determine the extent to which undergraduate students utilize Google Workspace for academic work, identify the most frequently used Google Workspace tools, examine the perceived benefits and challenges associated with their use, and propose strategies for improving the effective utilization of Google Workspace for academic purposes. Grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the research employed a descriptive survey design. Data were gathered from 264 undergraduate students at Federal University Lokoja using a structured questionnaire. Participants were selected through purposive sampling from a target of 300 respondents, yielding an 88.0% response rate. Descriptive statistics, including mean scores and standard deviations, were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed a relatively high level of engagement with the platform for academic activities. Google Drive and Google Docs emerged as the most frequently used applications for assignments and document storage, while Google Sheets and Forms recorded significantly lower adoption rates. Respondents viewed the platform as highly beneficial for enhancing collaboration, productivity, and accessibility across devices. However, the study identified critical barriers to optimal use, most notably unstable internet connectivity, technical difficulties, and gaps in advanced digital skills. The study concludes that while Google Workspace holds immense potential for improving academic productivity, its effectiveness is currently hindered by infrastructural deficits. Consequently, the study recommends targeted institutional investments in internet infrastructure, the integration of cloud tools with Learning Management Systems (LMS), and the implementation of comprehensive digital literacy training. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://kubanni.abu.edu.ng/123456789/13263 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Library and Information Management Forum Vol. 28. No. 1 2026 | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Vol. 28. ; No. 1 | |
| dc.title | ADOPTION AND ACADEMIC USE OF GOOGLE WORKSPACE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA: PATTERNS, BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES | |
| dc.type | Article | |
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