Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal – Vol.4, No.18
Publication Date: Sep. 25, 2017
DoI:10.14738/assrj.418.3571.
Nwana, S. E., Ofoegbu, T. O., & Ikechukwu, E. C. (2017). Assessment Of The Use Of E-Learning Resources By Lecturers In Colleges Of
Education In Anambra State, Nigeria. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 4(18) 97-101.
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Assessment Of The Use Of E-Learning Resources By Lecturers In
Colleges Of Education In Anambra State, Nigeria
Nwana S. E., Ph.D
Faculty of Education,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Ofoegbu, T. O., Ph.D
Faculty Of Education
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
Egbe Cajetan Ikechukwu, Ph.D
Faculty Of Education
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
ABSTRACT
The study examined the use of e-learning resources by lecturers in colleges of
education, Anambra State, Nigeria. The study is an empirical one. Four research
questions guided the study. The population was made up of 340 lecturers out of which
200 were sampled and used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a 20 –
item self-constructed questionnaire. It was validated by experts and has reliability co-
efficient of 0.83. Data were analysed using the mean. The findings indicated that the
lecturers are using e-learning facilities e.g. digital library to a high extent. Again they
are using e-learning hardware e.g. computer to a high extent. Also they are using e-
learning courseware e.g. CD-ROM and slides to a high extent. On the other hand, it was
found that they are using e-learning packages to a low extent. Based on the findings,
recommendations were made.
INTRODUCTION
The emergent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) gave rise to the use of
World Wide Web (www) which has brought the world into a global village. The use of the web
led to surge of interest in electronic learning (e-learning). Nigerian is in dire need of e-learning
at all levels of its educational system so as to meet with international standards. It is worthy of
note that in 1988, the Nigerian government enacted a policy on e-learning by introducing
computer education in schools and colleges. Over years, the government has recognized the
relevance of e-learning as an aspect of ICT in the educational system. This is informed by the
National Policy on Education (Federal Republic of Nigeria, FRN 2014) which stated that, the
government shall provide facilities and necessary infrastructures for the promotion of ICT and
e-learning.
E-learning means electronic learning. It is the use of electronic applications, the web and digital
devices in teaching – learning process. The American society for training and Development
(ASTD 2008) defined e-learning as a broad set of web-based applications and digital
technologies for curriculum delivery. These authors (Matogo, 2009; Mayer, 2003; & Nwana,
Ugwoegbu & Oraegbunam, 2011) stated that e-learning is the delivery of curriculum or
education programme by electronic means especially the computer. Also, Nwana (2009 &
2012) pointed out that, e-learning stands for electronic learning. It is computerized system of