Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic

This study examined the influence of Virtual Learning on the Academic Performance of students in University of Ilorin during COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the study. Random sampling techniques was used to select 200 undergraduates who formed the sample...

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Main Authors: Ebenezer Omolafe Babalola, Iyanuoluwa Adewumi Adeyoola, Eyiyemi Veronica Omolafe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MO.RI Publishing 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Digital Learning and Education
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Online Access:https://journal.moripublishing.com/index.php/jdle/article/view/593
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Iyanuoluwa Adewumi Adeyoola
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description This study examined the influence of Virtual Learning on the Academic Performance of students in University of Ilorin during COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the study. Random sampling techniques was used to select 200 undergraduates who formed the sample size for the study. The study revealed that: Google Classroom is the most utilized virtual learning platform in the sampled schools during COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning positively influences students’ academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic, students faced challenges while using virtual learning platform for learning during COVID-19 pandemic, there was no significant difference between virtual learning and student’s academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic based on area of specialization and there was no significant difference between virtual learning and student’s academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic based on gender. The study concluded that virtual learning was broadly accepted during COVID-19 pandemic. It is recommended that universities should embrace and utilize more of virtual learning platforms.
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spelling doaj.art-a8c759639de24f8fb6d8962ef57f2ffc2024-02-01T09:11:15ZengMO.RI PublishingJournal of Digital Learning and Education2798-10882776-40602023-12-013310.52562/jdle.v3i3.593Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 PandemicEbenezer Omolafe Babalola0Iyanuoluwa Adewumi Adeyoola1Eyiyemi Veronica Omolafe2Educational Technology Department, University of Ilorin, NigeriaEducational Technology Department, University of Ilorin, NigeriaDepartment of Adult and Primary Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria This study examined the influence of Virtual Learning on the Academic Performance of students in University of Ilorin during COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive research of the survey type was employed for the study. Random sampling techniques was used to select 200 undergraduates who formed the sample size for the study. The study revealed that: Google Classroom is the most utilized virtual learning platform in the sampled schools during COVID-19 pandemic, virtual learning positively influences students’ academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic, students faced challenges while using virtual learning platform for learning during COVID-19 pandemic, there was no significant difference between virtual learning and student’s academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic based on area of specialization and there was no significant difference between virtual learning and student’s academic performance during COVID-19 pandemic based on gender. The study concluded that virtual learning was broadly accepted during COVID-19 pandemic. It is recommended that universities should embrace and utilize more of virtual learning platforms. https://journal.moripublishing.com/index.php/jdle/article/view/593Academic PerformanceCovid-19 PandemicDeterminantVirtual Learning
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Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic
Journal of Digital Learning and Education
Academic Performance
Covid-19 Pandemic
Determinant
Virtual Learning
title Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic
title_fullStr Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic
title_full_unstemmed Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic
title_short Virtual Learning as A Determinant of Students Academic Performance in University of Ilorin During COVID-19 Pandemic
title_sort virtual learning as a determinant of students academic performance in university of ilorin during covid 19 pandemic
topic Academic Performance
Covid-19 Pandemic
Determinant
Virtual Learning
url https://journal.moripublishing.com/index.php/jdle/article/view/593
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