Extent of Utilization of E-Learning Technologies in Preparation of Business Educators for Global Competence in Business Education Departments in Colleges of Education in South East Nigeria

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the extent of utilization of e-learning technologies in the preparation of business educators in business education department in colleges of education in south east Nigeria. One research question and one null hypothesis was formulated and used for the study. The null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population consisted of 110 male and female business education teachers teaching in all the colleges of education in south east Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was employed in carrying out the study. The instrument of data collection was self structured questionnaire with four point rating scale of Very High Extent, High Extent, Low Extent and Very Low Extent was used for the study. The research question was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was computed based on Cronbach Alphas measured of internal consistency which yielded 0.92. Results from data analyzed indicated that 14 e-learning technologies available in business education were all utilized in preparing business educators for global competency. However, availability is not adequacy. Findings also revealed that there is no significant difference in the utilization of e-learning technologies based on ownership (federal or state). Based on the above findings, it was recommended that government should provide adequate number of technologies for business education programmess, business teachers should be trained and retrained on the use of technologies through workshops and conferences. The educational implication of this study include the fact that learning is made more interactive, lively and captivating through workshop and conferences; and upgrading of  current e-learning technology structure in business education departments in colleges of education in South East Nigeria; business educators will be more equipped with competences that will empower them to compete globally.