FUTURE TRENDS: THE DEVELOPMENT OF ICT-BASED MUSIC STUDIES AND THE PROSPECTIVE IMPENDING ADVANCEMENTS IN MUSIC EDUCATION IN PLATEAU STATE

Abstract

This study examines music lecturers' and students' attitudes toward Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in music teaching and learning within Plateau State. It investigates the availability and utilization of ICT music resources in selected institutions. Five research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey method was employed, involving 230 randomly sampled lecturers and students. Data collection utilized structured questionnaires and checklists, analyzed using mean, standard deviation, percentage, and t-tests. The results reveal that both lecturers and students exhibit positive attitudes toward ICT. However, ICT music resources are derisory and demand urgent redress from appropriate authorities and to sustain these positive attitudes, the study suggests that urgent redress from authorities is needed for the effective provision of additional ICT music facilities in the region.