DESKTOP PUBLISHING ADOPTION WITHIN THE POST COVID-19 EDUCATIONAL LANDSCAPE: A CASE STUDY OF EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY ORO CAMPUS

Abstract

This paper examines the effects of desktop publishing within the post-COVID-19 educational landscape. The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a rapid transformation in educational practices, necessitating a swift transition to remote and hybrid learning models. Amidst this evolution, desktop publishing packages have emerged as prominent tools, offering educators innovative ways to enhance instructional design, content delivery, and collaborative learning experiences. The study employed the descriptive research design, and one hundred and twenty students of Ekiti State University Oro Campus were randomly selected as a sample for the study. A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected were analysed with simple percentages and column charts. Findings indicate that the adoption of desktop publishing packages has the potential to positively influence student engagement by providing dynamic, visually appealing content and fostering collaborative learning environments. However, challenges such as technical issues and varying levels of digital literacy emerge as potential barriers to optimal implementation. Based on the research, recommendations are proposed, including continuous professional development for educators, institutional support for resources and technical assistance, digital literacy initiatives, user-friendly interface design, equitable access considerations, and strategic integration into pedagogical strategies.