A Survey of Undergraduates’ Extent of E-Learning Technologies Usability for Learning in a Federal University, South-South Geo-Political Zone, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the extent to which undergraduates of a particular federal University in South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria utilized e-learning technologies for their learning activities, based on age and gender. The sample consisted of 243 undergraduates who were randomly selected from five faculties in the University. The descriptive method of the survey type was employed; Checklist and Measuring Usability Questionnaire on e-learning were adapted for the study. The statistical tools used for analysis were frequency count, mean and simple percentages to interpret the research questions, while Chi-square was used to interpret the only hypothesis of the study. The study revealed an average level extent of use of e-learning technologies by the undergraduates; Age was found to be an indicator for e-learning technologies usability; and that there was no significant difference in usability of e-learning technologies for learning based on gender (X-squared (200) = 0.102, p (0.0950) > 0.05). It is recommended therefore, that, the authorities should encourage the undergraduates to utilize e-learning technologies more, in order to accelerate and possess quality improvements on their academic performance, ICT skills and interactivities with peers and lecturers alike.

Keywords: E-learning, E-learning technologies, Usability, Learning, Gender, Age