E-learning resources for teaching in office technology and management in polytechnics in North Central States

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the e-learning resources for teaching in Office Technology and Management in Polytechnics in North Central States. The researcher adopted survey research design for the study. The population for the study comprised 114 Office Technology and Management lecturers in Polytechnics in North Central States. The entire population was studied; therefore, no sample was drawn. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire of 28 items. The instrument was validated by three experts in Office Technology and Management. Out of 114 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 110 were duly completed and returned representing 96% return rate. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The result of the analyses showed that e-learning hardware, software and human resources were required for teaching in Office Technology and Management in Polytechnics in North Central States. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommended among others that: Institutions engaged in online training should provide adequate e-learning hardware resources for training in Office Technology and Management in Polytechnics in North Central States; appropriate e-learning software resources such as application software should be provided for effective teaching and learning in Office Technology and Management in Polytechnics in North Central State. Being that all activities of any enterprise are initiated and determined by the human capital that make up that enterprise, qualified and adequate human resources should be engaged for teaching and learning in Office Technology and Management in Polytechnics in North Central States.