E-Learning And Education In The 21st Century In Nigeria. Trends, Issues, Challenges And Prospects

Abstract

Shawinina (2001), ICT is all the digital technologies including: computer, scanner, printer, telephone, internet, digital satellite system (DSS), direct broadcast satellite (DSB), pocket switching, fiber optic cables, laser disc, microwaves and multimedia system for collection, processing, storage and dissemination of information all over the world. This study was conducted to investigate e-learning and education in the 21^st century in Nigerian, the purpose was to determine the following: Availability of facilities for e-learning in Nigerian, availability of e-learning materials in Nigerian colleges of education, if students make use of e-learning in their studies in Nigerian colleges of education. A total of two hundred and twenty eight students constituted the sample for the study in some selected colleges in Enugu. Percentages statistic was employed in analyzing data of the study. The findings of the study revealed that formidable obstacle to the use of information and communication technology is infrastructure deficiencies. Majority of the students reported that their colleges do not have e-learning library domain, no online seminars and no discussion with lecturers, no online examination, and there are limited bandwidth. The paper finally made useful recommendations that can ensure adequate application of ICTs in Nigerian schools.