Perception on the Use of Blended Learning Method among Distance Education Students in North-Central, Nigeria.

Abstract

The study investigated the perception on the use of blended learning method among Distance Education Students in the North-Central, Nigeria. This study was a descriptive research of the survey type. three research questions were raised to guide the study. The sample for the study consisted of two hundred and twenty-three (223) students from six Distance Education study centres in North Central selected by random sampling technique. The selection cut across Kogi, Kwara and Niger State. The research instrument used for the study was a researcher-designed questionnaire, entitled Students’ Perception on the Use of Blended Learning Questionnaire (SPUBLQ) which had a reliability coefficient of 0.92. Data were collected by direct administration and was analyzed using Mean rating and 3.0 as the benchmark. The finding of the study revealed that the Distance Education students benefited from the blended learning method, also indicated that, Inadequate power supply, Internet connection problem, lack of computer operating skill/competence are barriers to effective use of blended learning in distance education in Nigeria. It was recommended that the Federal Government should ensure good internet connectivity in Nigeria to boost the use of Blended Learning method and other ICT’s tools among others