Availability and Utilization of E-Learning Technologies for Improving Teaching and Learning of Business Education Programme in Public Universities in Enugu State

Abstract

The study investigated the availability and utilization of e-learning technologies for improving teaching and learning of business education programme in public universities in Enugu State. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The target population was 332 comprising 26 lecturers and 306 students from the Department of Business Education in public universities in Enugu State (UNN and ESUT). Sample size was 181 randomly selected using simple random sampling technique. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data for the study using a two-point rating scale and four-point rating scale. Cronbach Alpha reliability formula was used to ascertain the internal consistency of the instrument. A reliability coefficient of 0.89 was obtained. The data obtained was analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS). Percentage, mean and standard deviation were employed to answer the research questions. The findings of the study revealed that some e-learning technologies are available and some are utilized by both lecturers and students in business education programme in high extent. It was therefore recommended among others that lecturers should be encouraged to utilize fully, the available e-learning resources in teaching all business education courses and prepare e-books so as to encourage students in the reading of e-books and e-journals.