PERCEPTION OF SANDWICH STUDENTS ON THE UTILIZATION OF ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS FOR EFFECTIVE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA

Abstract

This study determined the perception of sandwich students on the utilization of online learning
platforms for effective adult education programmes in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Two
research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The
population for this study was made up of 123 sandwich students who enrolled in the Sandwich
programmes from 100 Level to 500 Level in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka for 2024/2025
academic session. No sampling was done as the population was considered manageable. The
instrument for data collection was a researcher structured questionnaire entitled Perception of
Sandwich Students on the Utilization of Online Learning Platforms for Effective Adult Education
Programmes (PSSUOLPEAEPQ). The instrument was validated by two research experts. The data
for the study were administered and retrieved by the researcher through a Google Form. The data
retrieved for the study was analyzed using mean. The study found out that sandwich students in
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, use of LMS makes it easier for them to access learning materials
anytime, anywhere and navigate academic activities such as downloading materials and taking
quizzes; and use of YouTube help them in understanding complex academic topics and recall most
academic concepts more effectively.