Survey of the Limitations Inhibiting the Deployment of E-LEARNING for Biology Teaching in Delta State

Abstract The study examined the limitations inhibiting the deployment of e-learning for biology teaching in secondary schools in Delta State, Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. One hundred and twenty-five (125) biology teachers in public secondary schools in Ika federal constituency were the sample. A 35 item, self-developed instrument; Questionnaire on Limitation Inhibiting E-learning Deployment (QLHED) was used for data collection. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.82 established using Cronbach’s Alpha. The three-research question were answered using mean and standard deviation (SD) and decision rules was pegged at 2.50 grand mean score. Findings revealed the challenges of deploying e-learning in classroom in Delta state to include; lack of technology for distance learning/e-learning, lack of funds to purchase e-learning instructional technologies, non-availability of Wi-Fi in schools and high cost of buying ICT gadgets are the hindrance to e-learning deployment. Also, poor power supply to schools, high cost of data for access to the internet, poor/no power supply to schools and inadequate ICT and e-learning infrastructure are some of the challenges teachers face while using e-learning. The study found some solutions to the challenges to include; provision of stand-by generators to ensure regular power supply, prioritize funding of schools, employment of more skilled teachers. Based on the findings, recommendations and conclusion were made.