ASSESSMENT OF UTILIZATION OF E-LEARNING FACILITIES FOR SKILL IN ACQUISITION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE
Keywords:
Assessment, Utilization, e-learning, Facilities, Skill acquisition, NigeriaAbstract
The study assessed utilization of e-learning facilities for skill acquisition in tertiary institutions in Delta State. The study employed the descriptive survey design. The population for the study was made up of 812 Business Education students. The proportionate sampling technique was used to obtain a sample of 162 representing 20% of the population. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor. reliability coefficient was .75. Data obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics. The findings of the study revealed a very low extent of utilization of synchronous and asynchronous e-learning software facilities for skill acquisition in Business Education programme in tertiary institutions in Delta State. It was therefore recommended among others that utilization of synchronous and asynchronous e-learning software facilities in Business Education programme should be encouraged in order for the students to acquire relevant skills as required in the world of work.
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