Adoption of Cloud Computing in Educational Institutions: An Empirical Analysis

Adamu Abdulmalik; Mohammed; Usman; Bello Fatima Hamid; Ahmed Jalaludeen Bashir

doi:10.56201/ijcsmt.vol.11.no7.2025.pg1.12

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Adoption of Cloud Computing in Educational Institutions: An Empirical Analysis

Adamu Abdulmalik, Mohammed, Usman, Bello Fatima Hamid, Ahmed Jalaludeen Bashir

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Cloud computing has emerged as a transformative technology in the education sector, enabling enhanced access to learning resources, fostering collaboration, and improving administrative efficiency. This empirical study investigates the adoption of cloud computing among students at the Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria, with a focus on understanding the benefits, challenges, and impacts of cloud-based technologies on teaching and learning processes. Data were collected through an online questionnaire administered to 317 Computer Science students, revealing high levels of awareness and usage of cloud services such as Google Drive and OneDrive. The findings indicate that cloud computing significantly facilitates access to learning materials, improves collaboration among students, and contributes to more flexible and efficient learning experiences. However, challenges such as unreliable internet connectivity, concerns about data security, insufficient training, and frequent power outages hinder optimal use. The study also shows that cloud computing positively affects student engagement, academic performance, and interactive learning environments. These results underscore the need for improved infrastructure, targeted training programs, and robust policy frameworks to enhance cloud computing adoption in Nigerian educational institutions. The study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on cloud technology integration in education and provides practical recommendations to policymakers and educational stakeholders aiming to harness the full potential of cloud computing.

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cloud computingeducational technologyNigerian universitiesdigital literacy

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