Title: UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING IN THE STUDY OF GENERAL STUDIES COURSES ATTHE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA.

Authors:
Ifeanyi Benedict Ohanu & Chukwudike Micah Ngozi

Abstract: Abstract This study adopted a descriptive survey research design to determine the utilization of e-learning in the study of General Studies courses at the University of Nigeria. Three research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The researcher developed 74 item structured questionnaire based on the reviewed literature. The questionnaire was face validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha, which yielded a reliability coefficient value of 0.84. Copies of the questionnaires were administered to 220respondents to obtain data and 183copies of the questionnaire were returned. Data collected were analysed using SPSS version 20. Collected data were analyzed using mean to answer the research questions. The findings of the study showed that in the study of General Studies courses in the University of Nigeria, supposedly needed e-learning gadgets and facilities are averagely available but their functionality is below average. Among other findings, it was recommended that e-learning gadgets should be provided to the students.

Publication Date: 2018-12-06