Influence of Electronic Learning and Information on Teachers' and Students' Performance in Rural Communities in Edo State, Nigeria

Luisa Osasere, Akingbade & Blessing Ebere, Eze, Volume 6 Issue 1, July 2025 Pages 104 - 109, Published: 2025-06-07

Abstract

This study explores the opportunities, benefits, and effects of electronic learning (e-learning) and information access for teachers and students in rural communities of Edo State, Nigeria. With the global shift toward digital education, rural areas face unique challenges and opportunities in leveraging technology for academic advancement. The research investigates how e-learning platforms and digital information resources influence teaching effectiveness, learning outcomes, and overall educational engagement in underserved communities. Data was collected through surveys and interviews with teachers and students across selected rural schools (One secondary school and one college of Technology). Findings reveal that while e-learning offers significant benefits—such as improved access to instructional materials, enhanced teacher-student communication, and increased learning flexibility—its implementation is hindered by infrastructural deficits, digital illiteracy, and limited internet connectivity. Nonetheless, the study highlights the in transformative potential of digital technologies bridging educational gaps and recommends targeted investments in ICT infrastructures.