Implementation of Online Learning in Nigeria: Significance of Teachers’ Preparedness
Keywords:
e-Learning, Implementations, Teachers’ PreparednessAbstract
Online learning provides an individual with flexibility learning based on his own time, pace and availability. Research have made emphasis on importance and limitations of e-learning but there is dearth of literature on teachers’ preparedness in the use of e-learning. However, it is hoped that the COVID-19 pandemic will encourage more teachers in the use of online learning. This paper therefore focused on significance of teachers’ preparedness in the implementation of e-learning in Nigeria. It also discussed the use and importance of e-learning in Nigerian education. Finally, this paper identifies gaps in e-learning literature and rcommend that Federal Government of Nigeria should make effort to provide enabling environment for online learning through establishment of online learning facilities in all schools.
Résumé : L'apprentissage en ligne offre à l'individu un apprentissage flexible basé sur son temps, son rythme et sa disponibilité. Les recherches ont mis l’accent sur l’importance et les limites de l’apprentissage en ligne, mais il existe une pénurie de documentation sur la préparation des enseignants à l’utilisation de l’apprentissage en ligne. Cependant, il faut espérer que la pandémie du COVID-19 encouragera davantage d'enseignants à utiliser l'apprentissage en ligne. Cet article s'est donc concentré sur l’importance de la préparation des enseignants dans la mise en œuvre de l’apprentissage en ligne au Nigéria. Il a également discuté de l'utilisation et de l'importance de l'apprentissage en ligne dans l'éducation nigériane. Enfin, ce document identifie les lacunes de la littérature sur l'apprentissage en ligne et recommande au gouvernement fédéral du Nigéria de faire des efforts pour créer un environnement propice à l'apprentissage en ligne par la mise en place de structures d'apprentissage qui lui sont dédié dans toutes les écoles.
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