PERCEIVED USEFULNESS AND EASE OF USE OF DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR LEARNING AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN OGUN STATE (NIGERIA)

Abstract

This study examined the perceived usefulness and ease of use of digital learning environments for learning among undergraduates in Ogun state. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 240 undergraduates in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun state. The instrument for data collection was a self-constructed questionnaire. The data gathered was subjected to descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentage, and mean) and inferential (t-test and ANOVA) inferential statistical instruments were employed to analyse the data generated at 0.05 level of significance. Results showed that there was a significant relationship between undergraduates’ perception and use of digital learning environments for learning. There is significant difference in the level of usefulness of digital learning environments. There is significant difference in the level of ease of use of digital learning environments for learning. The level of use of digital learning environments for learning is not gender sensitive, both male and female students make use of the digital learning environments for learning There was no significant difference in the level of use of digital learning environments for learning among undergraduates in Ogun state based on level. In conclusion, the use of digital learning environments promotes learning among students. Therefore, universities should ensure all campuses and student dormitories have access to stable and high-speed internet connectivity; make sure that all students have access to the necessary devices, such as laptops or tablets, to access digital learning environments, provide software licenses and necessary learning materials at no cost or at a subsidized rate to students.