EFFECTS OF E-LEARNING TOOLS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

ADEBAYO Suleiman, Ph.D & BALOGUN, Omolara Rachael

Abstract

The study sought to determine the effect of e-learning tools on the students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. The descriptive research design of survey type was adopted for this study, a total of three hundred and thirty (330) teachers made up the sample of the study drawn from 10 public and private schools each. The instrument for the study consisted of twenty (20) items questionnaire generated to answer the research questions and hypotheses. The data were presented and analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency distribution analysis (FDA). The study found that there is a positive and significant relationship between the use of e-learning tools and students’ academic performance. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that students’ use of e-learning tools has a significant effect on their academic performance. Thus, it is affirmed that e-learning tools would significantly promote students’ interest in the learning contents, make learning easy for students, allow students and motivate students towards better academic performance. The study recommends that the use of e-learning tools and technology in secondary schools should be encouraged so as to improve students’ academic performance significantly.