Application of E-Learning Technologies in the Management of Secondary Schools in the Era of Emergency in Rivers State

Abstract

The study investigated application of e-learning technologies in the management of secondary schools in the era of emergency in Rivers State. Two research questions and two hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The study adopted descriptive design. The population of the study comprised all the 276 public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. A sample of 206 principals was drawn using simple random sampling technique. The instrument for data collection was titled ‘Application of E-Learning Technologies in the Management of Secondary Schools in the Era of Emergency Questionnaire (AETMSSEEQ). The instrument was validated by an expert in Educational Management and two other experts in Measurement and Evaluation for internal consistency. Cronbach Alpha method was used to establish reliability index of the instrument at 0.82. Data collected was collated and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study showed that principals responded positively that the use of laptop and television can be applied in the management of secondary schools in the era of emergency. Furthermore, the study showed that a significant difference exists between the mean scores of male and female respondents on the ways the use of television can be applied in the management of secondary schools in the era of emergency. It was concluded that e-learning technologies can be used in the management of secondary schools in the era of emergency in Rivers State. Recommendations were made included that government should make adequate funds for provision of e-learning technologies (such as, Wi-Fi, laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) and other logistical support that would strengthen seamless application of e-learning technologies in the management of in public secondary schools in the state.