Assessment of Perceptions on Utilization of E-Learning Mode during Covid-19 Outbreak among Secondary School Students in Osun State, Nigeria

The study assessed the perceptions on utilization of e-learning mode during Covid-19 outbreak among secondary school students in Osun State, Nigeria. The paper examined the perceptions on relevance and challenges on utilization of e-learning. It assessed the relationship between male and female secondary school students’ perceptions on the use of e-learning mode as well as and determined the relationships between public and private secondary school students’ perceptions, respectively. The study employed a descriptive research design, and the population consisted of all public and private school students in Osogbo local government area of Osun State during the 2020/2021 Academic Session. A sample size of 125 male and 125 female students making a total number of 250 were selected using convenience sampling technique. A questionnaire tagged “Students’ Perceptions on Utilization of E-Learning Mode during Covid-19 Outbreak in Osun State (SPUELMCOOS)” was used for data collection. The collected data was analysed using percentages and ANOVA. The findings of the study revealed that secondary school students generally value electronics, especially television, as a major audiovisual channel for mass education. The finding also showed that e-learning hinders learners’ contributions and ability to ask questions wherever they are confused. The study's conclusion was that secondary school students had similar perceptions on utilization of e-learning during the Covid-19 outbreak in Osun State, Nigeria. The study recommended that the Nigerian government should not relent in its effort by providing necessary support to overcome challenges faced by e-learning among secondary school students. Keyword: Educational System, Coronavirus, Covid-19 Outbreak, E-Learning Mode, Television, Secondary School Students