AN EXAMINATION INTO THE INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING TO THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN ONDO STATE

AN EXAMINATION INTO THE INFLUENCE OF E-LEARNING TO THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS STUDENTS IN ONDO STATE

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The advancement of information and communication technology has fueled progress in a wide range of fields, including the economy, commerce, communication, health, and education, as well as training and instruction. Since its inception in 1990, the field of e-Learning has grown significantly, and the education industry has been pushed to embrace e-Learning in order to modify traditional learning settings and create learning experiences that are both more efficient and appealing. E-Learning is a direct result of the marriage of technology and education, allowing for the development of novel research and delivery methods. This is one of the features of modern learning, and it is the primary focus of this research. The use has benefited the domains of education and learning. Because electronic distribution allows them to transcend time, space, and geography, it opens up learning opportunities for anyone, at any time, in any location, and in any format (Rajasingham, 2009). As a result, as an educational resource, e-learning provides a foundation for the development of knowledge-based communities, as well as the opportunity to reimagine the country’s future and ensure the safety of educational institutions (UNESCO, 2005). E-Learning is a new generation of learning that has the potential to help various educational settings achieve a wide range of objectives (Vrana et al., 2006). E-Learning promotes collaborative learning by enabling the delivery of resource-rich educational content and encouraging interaction between teachers and students (Zhang et al., 2004). empowering learners to manage their own learning modes and create meaningful learning environments. E-Learning promotes collaborative learning by enabling the delivery of resource-rich educational content and encouraging interaction between teachers and students (Zhang et al., 2004). E-Learning creates a new educational context, new roles for instructors, new opportunities for students, and learning environments that support and enrich the learning experience. [Citation required] E-learning, according to Jethro et al. (2012), provides learners with novel and inventive ways of motivating and engaging them to develop their interests based on their educational potential. E-learning also allows learners to organize content and knowledge based on their own needs and preferred modes of learning, which improves the overall quality of the learning experience and boosts retention. It is accomplished through differentiated learning. Students can access not only course materials but also a vast amount of information relevant to their studies from the internet at any time and from any location. E-Learning, according to Al-Harbi (2010), overcomes temporal and geographical barriers by providing learning anytime and anywhere. E-learning, which has flexible scheduling to accommodate individual learners’ needs, promotes lifelong learning. Individualism and cooperation are two seemingly contradictory educational tenets that can be reconciled through e-learning (Asiri et al., 2012). E-Learning also allows for synchronous and asynchronous communication in a variety of formats, such as text, voice, and video. This means that people can connect in both personal and public settings, fostering both autonomy and community. At the same time, there is social interdependence. Furthermore, this type of learning can improve students’ comprehension and enrich their educational experiences (Al-Harbi, 2010). Despite its widespread acceptance as a method of education and training, E-Learning can be understood in a variety of ways. E-Learning is defined as “education delivered via electronic media such as the internet, intranets, extranets, satellite broadcasts, audio/video tape, interactive television, and CD-ROM.” Govindasamy provided this definition (2002). The term “e-learning,” according to Khan (2005), refers to a “innovative approach for delivering a well-designed, learner-centered, interactive, and facilitated learning environment to anyone, anywhere, at any time, by utilizing the attributes and resources of various digital technologies along with other forms of learning materials suited for open and distributed learning environments.”

ELearning is defined as a “new method of education delivery using electronic forms of information that increase the learner’s knowledge, abilities, or other performance,” according to Bhuasiri et al (2012). E-Learning, also known as distance learning or e-learning, is the practice of providing the learning and teaching process via electronic means in order to improve the quality of learning and learners’ overall performance. It is the concept that makes educational reform more effective by causing a paradigm shift away from a teacher-centered and retention-based education and toward a student-centered education in which students collaborate to construct their own knowledge, improve their ability to solve problems, and develop higher-order thinking skills.

Hence

the need to investigate the impact of e-learning on secondary school students in ondo state’s teaching and learning.

1.2 THE PROBLEM’S STATEMENT

E-Learning has been implemented in many educational institutions to reap the benefits of rapid technological advancements that aid in improving the learning experience and increasing its efficacy. This has enabled many educational institutions to reap the benefits of rapid technological advancements. There has been significant advancement in the field of e-learning over the last few decades, and the percentage of educational institutions that have adopted e-learning has surpassed 35%. (Al-Marabeh and Mohammad, 2013; Sun et al., 2008; Levy 2007). In recent years, e-learning has been incorporated into an increasing number of educational institutions. years. It has had a significant impact on a student’s personality development, as well as a transformative effect on the learning and teaching processes and the creation of new options for secondary school students. It has assisted students in studying, working, and preparing for the demands of competitive jobs as well as university courses, and it has improved their interaction and communication skills, allowing them to effectively live in an information-based, global society (Newhouse, 2002; Vrana et al., 2006). E-Learning has been widely adopted in a variety of educational contexts; however, the implementation of E-Learning projects can be slow, and many E-Learning ventures fail (Liaw, 2008; Neyland, 2011; Frimpon, 2012).

2012). Despite this, using e-learning poses a number of challenges, the most significant of which is adjustment. To begin, the transition to online education may be difficult in and of itself, leading to difficulties such as visual learning, a lack of clarity, a lack of motivation, decreased knowledge retention, and weakened logical and intellectual abilities. As a result, it is necessary for this study to investigate the impact of e-learning on the teaching and learning of secondary school students in ondo state.

1.3 THE STUDY’S OBJECTIVE

The study’s overarching goal is to investigate the impact of e-learning on secondary school students’ teaching and learning in ondo state. The specific goals are as follows:

i. To investigate the impact of E-learning on

Secondary school students are taught by teachers.

ii. Determine whether E-learning influences secondary school students’ retentive learning.

iii. To investigate the challenges of using E-learning in secondary school students’ teaching and learning.

iv. To evaluate methods for improving E-learning in secondary school students’ teaching and learning.

1.4 QUESTIONS FOR RESEARCH

The following study questions have been prepared:

i. What effect does E-learning have on secondary school teachers’ instruction?

ii. Does E-learning influence secondary school students’ retentive learning?

iii. What are the challenges of using E-learning in secondary school students’ teaching and learning?

iv. What are the methods for improving E-learning in

secondary school students’ teaching and learning?

1.5 THE STUDY’S SIGNIFICANCE

This research will benefit teachers, the government, pupils and students, society as a whole, and educational planners.

The research will assist pupils and students in learning effectively and intelligently, the government will try to prioritize education projects by funding them, teachers will improve on themselves by acquiring necessary professional skills even as good remuneration is worked out, schools will begin to excel in their examinations, the quality of education will be greatly improved, corruption will be reduced, and some with proven integrity will be appointed.

The research will be important to the academic community because it will

Contribute to the existing body of knowledge.

1.6 THE STUDY’S OBJECTIVE

This study will look into the impact of E-learning on secondary school teachers’ instruction. The study will also determine whether E-learning influences secondary school students’ retentive learning. The study will look into the challenges of using E-learning in secondary school students’ teaching and learning. Finally, the study examines methods for improving E-learning in secondary school students’ teaching and learning. As a result, this study will be limited to Ondo State.

1.7 THE STUDY’S LIMITATIONS

The researchers encountered minor constraints while conducting the study, as with any human endeavor. Inadequate funds tend to impede the researcher’s efficiency in sourcing for the

e relevant materials, literature, or information, as well as during the data collection process (internet, questionnaire, and interview), which is why the researcher chose a moderate sample size. Furthermore, the researcher will conduct this study alongside other academic work. As a result, the time spent researching will be reduced.

1.8 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

E-learning is defined as learning that takes place through electronic media, most commonly the internet.

Teaching: a teacher’s occupation, profession, or work.

Learning is defined as the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or instruction.