Title: AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING IN COMPUTER EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN TERTIARY INSTITUTION.

Authors:
Nnadi, H. S, Okpe, J. O, Kanu, E. J, Ugwu, U. U & Okpala C. B

Abstract: Abstract This study was carried out to ascertain the availability and extent of utilization of e-learning in Computer Education programme for instructional delivery. Three research questions and one null hypothesis were formulated to guide the study. The study adopted descriptive survey research approach. The population for the study was 22 lecturers. This comprised of 13 male and 9 female lecturers from the Department of Computer Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Department of Computer Education, The College of Education Nsukka. No sampling was done since the population size was considered manageable by the researchers. The instrument used for the study is a structured questionnaire of 4-point rating scale type made up 33 questionnaire items. The instrument was validated by three experts from the department of Computer and Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Data collected was analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation to answer the research questions, while t-test for independent samples was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings on the research question one indicated availability of 2 e-learning tools such as computers and projectors out of 10 items while others are such as radio, Television among others are not adequately available, The findings on the research question two indicated that all the 10 items were moderately utilized which included computers and printers among others, The findings on the research question three indicated that 12 out 13 items were accepted as a barrier to e-learning utilization and these included inadequate skilled lecturers and poor power supply, among others while the findings on testing the hypothesis indicated that there is no significance difference in the mean ratings of the responses of male and female lecturers on the extent of utilization of e-learning in Computer Education programme for instruction delivery. It was recommended among others that, Lecturers should be sent for in-service training, seminars and workshops on how to incorporate e-learning mode of instruction to their teaching-learning processes. Keywords: E-learning, Instructional Delivery, Information and Communication Technology, Computer Education

Publication Date: 2018-06-09