Optimizing e-Learning Opportunities for Effective Assessment in Science Education in Nigerian State Universities

Abstract

This study ascertained the optimization of e-learning opportunities for effective assessment in Nigerian state Universities. The study was a descriptive survey carried out in South-South and South-East states of Nigeria. 80 lecturers from South-South and 80 lecturers from South-East states formed the sample. Simple random sampling without replacement was used to select the sample. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a 24-item questionnaire structured by the researchers. The questionnaire was validated and trial tested. A reliability of 0.81 was established using Cronbach Alpha Technique. Analyses were made using mean and standard deviation for research questions while z-test statistics was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The result showed that e-assessment would yield objective results with great reliability. Recommendations were made which include that government should fund state universities adequately by providing e-learning tools to be used for effective e-assessment in science education.

Keywords: Assessment, Constraints, e-Learning, Opportunity, Optimizing, Science Education, State University.