EFFECT OF E-LEARNING TOOLS ON STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN KENYATTA UNIVERSITY CITY CAMPUS

Abstract: Higher learning institutions have adopted e-learning systems in an attempt to make learning more accessible in a cost effective manner to large population of learners across the globe and to improve students’ performance. E-learning involves the delivery of information through information systems. There has been a problem in student performance as there have been reports of low performance among e-learning students in some universities. Various measures have been implemented to ensure that success of e-learning in universities such as improved students’ academic performance. Therefore, this study sought to find out the effect of e-learning tools on student academic performance in Kenyatta University City Campus. The study established that e-learning tools, e-learning programs, learning management system and e-library platforms all had positive and significant influence to academic performance of students. From the descriptive analysis, the study respondents strongly agreed that adoption of electronic learning systems contributed to improved academic performance outcomes. Regression analysis established that the changes in student academic performance in terms of high test scores was largely due to adoption and utilization of electronic learning systems at the Kenyatta University. The study therefore concluded that electronic learning systems influence student academic performance. The study also recommend to the universities to adopt digital learning systems and to the government to support and develop policies that push for adoption of e-learning systems in universities. When seeking high academic performance in students, the learning institutions should adopt e-learning systems. Keywords: E-learning tools, student academic performance. Title: EFFECT OF E-LEARNING TOOLS ON STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN KENYATTA UNIVERSITY CITY CAMPUS Author: Gilbert Cheruiyot, Dr. Joshua Tumuti International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 12, Issue 4, October 2024 - December 2024 Page No: 335-341 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 28-November-2024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14235764 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/effect-of-e-learning-tools-on-student-academic-performance-in-kenyatta-university-city-campus