INFLUENCE OF SMART CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT ON STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT

<doi>10.24250/jpe/1/2024/AO/MMD/</doi>

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of smart classroom on secondary school students’ motivation and active engagement in learning.  Two hypotheses were raised in the descriptive research design study. The sample comprised of students of the purposively selected   international private schools in Lagos State.  Data was collected through administration of questionnaire that was validated with reliability coefficient values of 0.85. Data were analyzed using inferential statistics of chi-square. The study found significant influence of smart classroom environment on students’ motivation towards learning (X2 = 87.69, df =3, p<0.05). The study also found significant influence of smart classroom environment on students’ active engagement towards learning (X2 = 97.68, df =3, p<0.05). Based on the findings, it is recommended that since majority of the learners agreed that it provides motivation, school administrators should encourage their teachers for its uses in all subjects.  As a result of the active engagement it provides for students, instructional designers should integrate it in the curriculum planning and development.