Abstract
The study assessed factors affecting the adoption of cloud-based pedagogies available in teaching and learning as
well as students' utilization of cloud-based services in the University of Nigeria Nsukka. Using descriptive survey
design, the study made use of a sample of 100 students from 10 faculties in the institution.Instrument for data
collection was questionnaire developed by the researchers. The reliability of the instrument was established using
Crombach Alpha. Percentage, mean and standard were used to analyze the data collected. The result showed that
inadequate power supply, high cost of installation, maintenance technological devices, data security and scarcity
of ICT infrastructure affects the adoption of cloud-based pedagogy. The study also found that cloud-based
pedagogy increases flexibility for teachersin selecting from a wide range of cloud based applications, with a wide
range of learning experiences while reducing the cost involved in hardware and software procurement.
Publication Date: 2016-12-14