DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS ACQUSITION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE IN DENNIS OSADEBAY UNIVERSITY, ASABA.

Abstract

This study analyzed ‘Digital Literacy Skills Acqusition Among Undergraduates of Faculty of Agriculture in Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba’. The study population consists of 51 students in 300 level, Faculty of Agriculture, Dennis Osadebay University. The 300level student picked for the population, was as a result of evaluating the digital literacy skill of Agriculture studentsData was collected using a descriptive research approach. A purposive sample technique was employed. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The findings showed modest digital literacy among students, highlighting weaknesses in online resource critical assessment. Digital literacy was hindered by limited resources, information literacy skills, training, infrastructure, and finances. There were no significant differences in digital literacy skills acquisition and undergraduates at Dennis Osadebay University. The research shows that institutional factors strongly influence pupils' digital literacy. Recommendations include incorporating digital literacy into the curriculum, increasing access to digital resources and infrastructure, providing specialized training and support, reducing economic barriers, raising awareness of digital literacy, facilitating inter-departmental collaboration, and evaluating digital literacy initiatives regularly. These proposals aim to make education more digitally inclusive and increase agriculture undergraduates' digital skills.