The University of Ibadan’s Research Management Office, in collaboration with the University Media Center, is set to hold the 9th UI-Research and Innovation Discourse (UI-RID) on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This  month discourse, titled “Engendering Ethical Use of E-learning Platforms: Refocusing Nigerian Undergraduates,” will be led by Professor Airen E. Adetimirin from the Department of Library, Archival, and Information Studies at the University of Ibadan.

The session, taking place from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon (Nigeria time), will explore critical issues such as plagiarism, academic dishonesty, and responsible online behavior among Nigerian undergraduates. Professor Adetimirin will share insights from her recent research, funded by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund), Nigeria, highlighting the connection between e-learning platform usage and ethical behavior. Her research team includes Dr. A. Hamzat from Adeleke University, Nigeria; Dr. A. J. Alonge from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Dr. P. Jacob from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria; and Dr. O. T. Oyewole from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

Participants can expect to:

• Gain insights into ethical challenges faced by undergraduates in digital learning.
• Learn about ethical literacy and how it fosters responsible digital citizenship.
• Understand practical implications of ethical practices on academic integrity.
• Engage with Professor Adetimirin’s research  on e-learning and ethics among Nigerian Library and Information Science students.

To join this important conversation, register at this link

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
• Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (Nigeria time)
• Presenter: Professor Airen E. Adetimirin
• Zoom ID and Link   Register to get  the discourse

  Don’t miss this opportunity to explore ways of enhancing ethical practices in Nigeria’s e-learning landscape, supported by vital research funded by Tetfund, Nigeria.