Abstract
The study examined the perceptions and attitude of students toward e-learning in Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to: examine the perceptions of undergraduates on the adoption of e-learning by Kwara State University; examine the attitude of students towards e-learning in Kwara State University, Malete; and investigate the constraints affecting e-learning by students of Kwara State University. The study adopted the survey design. The population of the study comprised the entire undergraduate students in Kwara State University, Malete. 240 students participated in the online survey. A self-designed questionnaire was used for the collection of data. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentage. Findings of the study revealed that students have positive perceptions and attitude toward e-learning. The study also revealed the constraints affecting the use of e-learning tools by students of Kwara State University, Malete. The study recommended that the management of Kwara State University should embraced e-learning as a way of overcoming the covid-19 challenges in the university and expanding learning. Keywords: Attitude, E-learning, Kwara State, Perceptions, Undergraduate students DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-31-08 Publication date: November 30 th 2020
Highlights
In Nigeria, like many developing countries, electronic learning (e-learning) and Information Communication Technology (ICT) have become an important part of a national effort to improve education
These effects are evident in the Nigeria educational sector as the academic session was halted by the Federal Ministry of Education in order to curtail the spread of this virus in educational institutions
Examine the attitude of students towards e-learning in Kwara State University, Malete; and iii. investigate the constraints affecting e-learning by students of Kwara State University
Summary
In Nigeria, like many developing countries, electronic learning (e-learning) and Information Communication Technology (ICT) have become an important part of a national effort to improve education. According to Adeoye, Adanikin and Adanikin (2020), the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world have taken its effects on many sectors of the economy especially in Nigeria. These effects are evident in the Nigeria educational sector as the academic session was halted by the Federal Ministry of Education in order to curtail the spread of this virus in educational institutions. This decision came as a shock to many educational institutions as many of these institutions were not prepared for the sudden disruption, others have seen it as a step in the right direction. The challenge remains the effects of the pandemic on students and academic calendars the use of e-learning as an alternative learning method
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