CONSTRAINTS TO THE USE OF E-LEARNING RESOURCES IN THE TEACHING OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN UPPER BASIC SCHOOLS IN OWERRI NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE

Abstract

The study was an investigation into the Constraints militating against the use of e-learning resources in the teaching of Business Studies in upper basic schools in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample was made up of five hundred and thirty one (531) students, chosen through simple random sampling technique. Questionnaires containing question items were used to collect data. The data collected were analyzed using the mean scores. The findings showed that government’s inability to provide the necessary computer and internet  facilities, inability to provide adequate funding for procurement and maintenance of e-learning resources to schools, lack of trainings,   seminars and conferences for teachers and poor attitude and lack of interest of teachers towards the use of e-learning resources were some of the constraints militating against the use of e-learning resources in the teaching of Business Studies in upper basic schools in Owerri North Local Government  Area of Imo state Nigeria. Recommendations were finally proffered based on the findings of the study. It was recommended among other things that government should provide the necessary computer and other internet facilities to schools for effective e-teaching and learning. It was also recommended that adequate fund should be made available to school management for maintenance and upkeep of these facilities. The government and management should also make provision for periodic trainings and retraining of teachers through conferences, seminars and workshops to keep pace with the ever dynamic and changing technological word.