BENEFITS, CONSTRAINTS AND PROSPECTS OF INTEGRATING E-LEARNING TOOLS INTO ACCOUNTING COURSES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN IMO STATE
Abstract
The study investigated the benefits, constraints and prospects of integrating e-learning tools into Accounting courses in tertiary institutions in Imo State. The study adopted a descriptive research survey design.. The study was carried out in Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, all in Imo State. The population of the study consisted of 68 Accounting lecturers and 585 Accounting students from Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Federal Polytechnic, Nekede. The instrument for data collection was the researchers-made 30-items questionnaire on a 4-points rating scale. It was titled: E-Learning Tools Integration for Accounting Evaluation Questionnaire (ETIAEQ). The face and content validity of the instrument was determined by two experts in Accounting and an expert in Measurement and Evaluation from Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, and their inputs guided the restructuring of the instrument. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while z-test was used to analyze the hypotheses raised for the study. Findings of the study revealed among others that, e-learning platforms provide opportunities for users to enhance their skills through online training modules, webinars and peer collaboration networks. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that, Lecturers and students should be supported to acquire the necessary digital skills and competencies to facilitate effective teaching and learning of Accounting courses.
Key Words: Integration, E-Learning Tools, Accounting, Tertiary Institutions.
Amaliri, Josiah Chibuike
Department of Accounting Education,
School of Business Education,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State.
jcamaliri@gmail.com, +2348032701877
Ugwu, Ifeoma Chidubem
Department of Accounting Education,
School of Business Education,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State.
ifeomachidubem@gmail.com
Onuabueke, Sopuru Patrick
Department of Commerce & Cooperative Education,
School of Business Education,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State.
patricksopuru778@gmail.com