IMPACT OF E-LEARNING PLATFORMS ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of e-learning platforms on academic Performance of undergraduates in
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The specific objectives examined the various e-learning platforms
utilized in tertiary institutions and the strategies for improving the utilization of e-learning platforms in
tertiary institutions. Lack of internet facilities, technology and e-learning facilities have been identified as
major problems of adopting or fully utilizing online e-learning platforms by most Nigerian Universities. Elearning platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft teams, Udemy, Coursera have been recognized to improve
students’ academic performance to a great extent. The population made up of 2,358 (Two thousand, three
hundred and fifty-eight) regular undergraduate students from selected faculties in Nnamdi Azikiwe
University. Questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics was employed using simple
descriptive statistical tools, such as frequency distribution scale, likert scale and simple percentage. The
results revealed that: a good number of e-learning platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Udemy, Cousera)
have been utilized by undergraduates as shown by mean value of 3.21; and there were recognized strategies
(provision of more e-learning facilities and internet services) that should adopted to improve the continuous
utilization of e-learning platforms among undergraduates (with a mean value of 3.18) in Nnamdi Azikiwe
University, Awka with a mean value of 3.17. This study recommended inter alia that government should
assist in supporting tertiary institutions with financial services and management experts to promote and
sustain the use of e-learning platforms in tertiary institutions.