Effect of Technology Usage on Students’ Academic Performance: An Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis of Undergraduates at the University of Ilorin

The integration of technology into education and learning via the internet and social media is an expanding and rapidly growing toolkit. Hence, this research aim is to study the effects of technology usage on students’ academic performance. Data were collected from 210 students from the Faculty of Physical Science, University of Ilorin to achieve this aim. The research explores various aspects of technology usage and their effects on academic performance through a detailed analysis, employing statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and ordinal logistic regression. The findings from the ordinal logistic regression analysis revealed that several factors significantly influence academic performance. Notably, the use of laptops for academic purposes, collaborative online study, and time spent daily using technology for academic activities were found to positively influence academic outcomes. Conversely, the time spent daily on technology for non-academic activities showed a notable negative impact on academic outcomes. These results underscore the dual-edged nature of technology usage in educational settings, highlighting the importance of promoting productive and collaborative use of technology among students to enhance their academic achievements. The study offers valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to optimize the integration of technology in academic environments.