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INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE TEACHING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT PUBLIC COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN KWARA STATE

Abdulrazak Mohammed, Sakariyahu Shehu & Abdullahi AbdulRafiu

Abstract


The research delved into the examination of the presence and usage of e-learning technologies to enhance the teaching and learning experiences within the business education program across public colleges of education in Kwara State, Nigeria. Two specific research inquiries were raised to direct the investigation. The study targeted a population of 332 individuals, including 30 lecturers and 215 students enrolled in the Department of Business Education at three (3) public colleges of education in Kwara State, Nigeria, namely Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State College of Education, Oro and Kwara State College of Education, Lafiagi. A sample size of 181 was randomly selected through a simple random sampling technique. Employing a descriptive survey design, data was collected via a structured questionnaire utilizing four-point rating scale. The internal consistency of the instrument was verified using Cronbach Alpha reliability formula, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.92. Analysis of the gathered data was conducted using the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS), with mean, and standard deviation utilized to address the research inquiries. The study's findings indicated that several e-learning technologies are indeed available and utilized to a significant extent by both lecturers and students within the business education program. Consequently, it is recommended, among other suggestions that lecturers should be motivated to fully exploit the available e-learning resources in teaching all business education courses, and efforts should be made to encourage the preparation and utilization of e-books to foster students' engagement with electronic reading materials and journals.

Keywords: Integration, Application, E-Learning, Business Education, Teaching
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