GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT
This study explored the challenges of using e-learning by university undergraduates in
Nigeria during COVID-19. The researchers adopted a survey research approach in
Evangel University, Okpoto.The population of 1,800 was picked from the university
admission register and a sample size of 300 was drawn using the Taro Yamene sample
sizes determining formula. Data for this study was collected from both the primary and
secondary sources. The study discovered that some universities have web page and
others are in the trend of creating a web page, which is usually for advertisement of the
universities but not for the e-leaning activities The questionnaire designed and
distributed to the respondents was a major source of primary data. Secondary data was
sourced from textbooks, journals, newspapers, encyclopedia, magazines, articles and
other periodicals found in the libraries and the internet. The instrument titled ―E-learning
Challenges Questionnaire (ECQ)‖ was used for data collection. Face and contents
validation of the instrument was carried out by one expert in test, measurement, and
evaluation to ensure that the instrument was accurate for the study. Cronbach Alpha
technique was used to determine the level of reliability of the instrument. In this case,
the average reliability coefficient obtained was 0.84, and this was high enough to justify
the use of the instrument. Data were presented on tables, frequencies and percentages.
The study concluded that poor networks, lack of infrastructural facilities, high cost of
computers, iPads, phones, and internet access are ranked the top challenges to elearning in developing countries like Nigeria. The study recommended that the
government should provide upgraded ICT amenities to enhance speed and flexibility on
campus to run the universities' WIFI on campus to give students good access to the
internet network.
KEYWORDS: E-Learning, Challenges, e-learning, during covid-19,
University undergraduates and Nigeria