Unlocking the Potential of E-Learning in Zamfara State: A Study on Awareness, Access, and Utilization Among Upper Basic and Senior School Teachers
*1Muhinat Bolanle Bello and 2Idris-Iyekolo Olushola
*1&2Department of Social Sciences Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria Email: 1bello.mb@unilorin.edu.ng ORCID: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0001-5181-79081 Email: iyekolo.oa.@unilorin.edu.ng2
Abstract
The study conducted in Zamfara State, Nigeria, assesses the awareness, accessibility, and utilization of e-learning facilities among upper-basic and senior school-teachers. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 356 teachers from 15 public schools in Bukkuyum, Bungudu, and Zurmi LGAs participated in the research. The instrument used for data collection was a researchers’-designed questionnaire focusing on "Awareness, Availability, Accessibility, Usability, and Challenges of E-learning Facilities for Teaching." This questionnaire demonstrated psychometric properties of content validity and a reliability index of 0.84. Data was collected through self-administration with the assistance of five research assistants. Results and Discussion: The findings revealed that a significant percentage of teachers were unaware of available e-learning facilities, facing challenges related to internet connectivity, technical support, electricity supply, affordability of tools, and digital literacy. Conclusion: This study underscores the need for increased awareness, training, and infrastructure improvement to enhance the effective integration of e-learning in educational practices in Zamfara State.
Keywords
E-learning, Availability, Awareness, Challenges, Accessibility and Utilizability
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