E- LEARNING IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A PANACEA TO QUALITY EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Priscilla Uchenna Egolum (PhD)

Abstract


This study examined the level of implementation and the use of e-learning facilities in the Nigerian Universities for quality education, a case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. The problems, challenges and benefits of implementing E-learning were discussed by reviewing the consciousness and willingness of the chosen University. Survey research design was adopted for this study, since a large number of students were involved. Population of the study comprise all the students in the five faculties chosen. Questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. The copies of 120 questionnaires responded to were returned and analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency count, mean score and percentage). Findings show that e-learning is averagely implemented in the NOUN as the facilities available were being used to access the students. It was recommendeded that the University should provide the materials not yet available, in order to enhance higher level of quality education which will invariably improve national development.


Keywords


E-learning, Tertiary Institutions, Quality Education, National development Project 200

Full Text:

PDF

References


Adamu, A. U. (2006) Education for Sustainable Development: Theoretical perspective. A paper presented at university public lecture at the centre of democratic research and training, Bayero University, Kano.

Ajadi, T., Salawu, O. and Adeoye, F. (2008). E-learning and Distant Education in Nigeria. Journalof Educational Technology (TOJET), 7(4).

Akuchie, R. (2008). E-learning in a Higher Education: A case study of Nigeria Universities (presented at the first International Conference on Information Technology, University of Calabar).

Ayodele, A. (2010). Taking Advantage of On-line Learning, Punch Newspaper, 1st Dec., 2007.

CILIP (2005). Defining Information Literacy for the UK. Information and Library Update

January/February, 4(1&2), p. 23.

Dutta, S. & Bilbao-Osorio, B., (eds.). (2012). The Global information technology report 2012: living in a hyper-connected world. Geneva: world Economic Forum and INSEAD.

Ekeocha, P.C. (2007). An Assessment of the Progress and Prospect of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria. Lagos: Fulbright Alumni Association of Nigeria.

Eteng, U. and Ntui, I. A. (2009). Access to E-learning in the Nigeria university system (NUS): A case study of University of Calabar. An International Journal of Communication Technology, 6 (2), 1-10.

Federal Republic of Nigeria (2004). National Policy on Education, Lagos: NERDC Press.

Keegan, D. (1993). Theoretical Principles of Distance Education, London: Rutledge Flamer.

Lorvaa, T. (2010). “Quality Concerns in Education in Nigeria”. A lead paper presented at the Annual National Conference organized by the Directorate of Planning and Research, College of Education, Oju.

Mac-Ikemenjima, D. (2005). E-learning in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects. Apaper presented at the 8th UN ICT Task Force Meeting Dublin, Ireland.

Manir, A. K. (2009).Problems, Challenges and Benefits of Implementing E-learning in Nigerian Universities: An Empirical Study: International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (IJET) 4(1); DOI: 10.3991/ijet.v4i1.653

Obanya, P. A. (2002). Re-educating All Nigerians. Second Annual Public Lecture, 1(1) Oyo:

Research and publication Committee.

Ololube, N. P., Ubogu, A. E. & Egbezor, D. E. (2007). ICT and Distance Education Programmes in a Sub-Saharan African Country: A theoretical perspective. Journal of information Technology Impact, 7 (3), 181-194.

Ravichandra, V. (2005). E-learning or Virtual Learning through VSAT. A paper presented at the F19 working week in Egypt, p. 55.

Rosenberg, M. J. (2001). E-learning Strategies for Delivering Knowledge in the Digital Age. New York, (NY): McGraw-Hill companies.

Salawudeen, O. S. (2010). E-learning Technology: The Nigerian Experience. Roger Printing and Publishing Limited, Abuja.

Sam, N. (2011). E-learning to Redefine Nigeria Educational Sector.NEXT Community, pp.12-31.

Senwua, H. M. (2010). Educational Challenges and the Need for Quality Assurance in Nigerian Educational System. A key note Address at the National Conference of Directorate of Planning and Research of College of Education,Oju.

Sharma, R. E. & Ng, E. (2009). Beyond the Digital Divide: Policy Analysis for Knowledge Societies: Journal of knowledge management, 13(5), 373-386.

Yusuf, M. O. (1999). A conceptual Framework for the Establishment of Open University in Nigeria, Ilorin. Proc.of the 4th World Congress on Engineering Asset Management, 28-30 September, 2009, Athens, Greece.


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Copyright (c) 2021 Priscilla Uchenna Egolum (PhD)

 

 

 

 ISSN (PRINT):    2734 - 2522

 ISSN (ONLINE):  2734 - 2514

 

 

 

   

 

Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.