Development And Evaluation of Blackboard Learn for Teaching Selected Educational Technology Concepts in Ijebu Ode Metropolis

Abstract

This research succinctly investigates the development and evaluation of blackboard learn for teaching selected educational technology concepts in Ijebu Ode metropolis. The research investigated the development and availability of Blackboard Learn for teaching educational technology concepts in Ijebu ode. The research also evaluated the extent to which Blackboard Learn is being used for teaching educational technology concepts in Ijebu ode, while also determining the benefits and challenges of Blackboard Learn in teaching educational technology concepts. The study adopted the descriptive research design and questionnaire tool was used as instrument of data gathering. The findings thus, revealed that that there is lack of availability of Blackboard Learn in teaching educational technology in Ijebu Ode. The findings also revealed that there are several challenges associated with the adoption of Blackboard Learn for teaching in Nigeria. It revealed further that there are technical challenges when using Blackboard Learn for educational technology instruction in Ijebu Ode. Based on the findings, the research recommends that; efforts should be made to increase the availability of Blackboard Learn in educational institutions in Ijebu Ode, in order to properly harness its benefits. The research also recommended that institutions should offer comprehensive training programs for educators, given the differences in experience levels among lecturers.

Keywords: Blackboard Learn, Education, Teaching and learning, Secondary school, educational technology, Ijebu-Ode.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/15-10-03

Publication date: September 30th 2024