E-learning Usage Among Students in Manonmaniam Sundaranar University-A Study Govindarajan R.1,*, Dhanavandan S.2 1Librarian, Aravind Eye Hospital and Postgraduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India 2Deputy Librarian and Head, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India, dhanavandan@gmail.com *Corresponding author email id: govindarajanthamba@gmail.com
Online published on 7 December, 2019. Abstract E-learning is a technology-enhanced learning, which uses electronic resources and telecommunications to connect educators and learners. This study intends to examine the E-learning usage of students undergoing higher education in Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. In order to do this, the study enrolled a total of 158 students from the University. A total 60 female students and 98 male students were included in the study. Students within the age group Below 23 were the major respondents of the study. On considering the course discipline category, the Science & Humanities category students are 64.2%, Arts category students is 35.2%. The study results revealed that Website is the popular E-learning tool used by the students. Majority of the students use single E-learning tool. Majority of the students spent less than 11 hours in using E-learning per month. The students have required technical competency, confidence, motivation and skills to use E-learning system. Majority of the students have positive opinion on the usefulness of the E-learning system. Among the barriers, Computer availability and Internet/Network access are the two dominant barriers in accessing E-learning. There is no significant difference in E-learning literacy with gender and age groups. There is no significant difference in E-learning perceived usefulness with gender and age groups. Top Keywords E-learning usage, ICT usage, E-learning tools, Literacy skills, Barriers. Top |