Assessment of Awareness Level of e-Learning Classroom Strategies of University Lecturers: Implication for Evaluation of Library and Information Science Resources

Authors

Bianca Uzoamaka Mbonu-Adigwe, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Bukar Alhaji Umate, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
William Okoroaja Onu, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Ifesinachi Jude Ezugwu, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Cliff Ikenna Okebanama, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Maureen Nkolika Okoye, University of Nigeria - NsukkaFollow
Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South AfricaFollow
Chinedu I.O. Okeke PhD, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South AfricaFollow

Date of this Version

2021

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The emergence of information technology has brought a drastic change in the role of university libraries. University Libraries play key role in supporting e-learning implying that Library and information science personnel can significantly assist in the integration of information resources in the process of electronic learning. Thus, this study investigated lecturers’ level of awareness of e-learning classroom strategies. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The sample comprised 149 lecturers teaching integrated science courses. Instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire titled Lecturers’ Awareness Level of E-learning Strategies (LALES). LALES was validated and the reliability index of the items was estimated at 0.897 using Cronbach’s Alpha method. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested using t-test. Findings revealed among others, that the lecturers were partially aware of strategies to facilitate e-learning. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the Nigerian government should provide e-learning facilities through proper evaluation of Library and information science resources.