The Perception and Attitude of Nursing Students towards Online Learning during the COVID-19 Lockdown in South West Nigeria

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Title: The Perception and Attitude of Nursing Students towards Online Learning during the COVID-19 Lockdown in South West Nigeria
Language: English
Authors: Oladele, Helen Oladunni (ORCID 0000-0002-8208-5452), Opele, Jacob Kehinde (ORCID 0000-0002-5970-6636), Avwioro, Temidayo Olasinbo (ORCID 0000-0002-3375-8411), Afolabi, Adebukunola Olajumoke (ORCID 0000-0002-3332-0524), Awotorebo, Odunitan Tawakalitu (ORCID 0000-0003-2793-3006)
Source: Knowledge Management & E-Learning. Mar 2022 14(1):30-45.
Availability: Laboratory of Knowledge Management & E-Learning. Web site: http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 17
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nursing Students, Student Attitudes, Electronic Learning, Distance Education, Pandemics, COVID-19, Positive Attitudes, Barriers, Teacher Attitudes
Geographic Terms: Nigeria
ISSN: 2073-7904
Abstract: Online teaching and learning have received widespread acceptance in recent years due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study set out to determine nursing students' perception and attitude to the online learning model (OLM) in the schools of nursing within South-West Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design to collect data among nursing students. A self-developed questionnaire was used in this study to collect data via online google.form.com. Data analysis involves application of Relative Importance Index (RII). Findings revealed a high level of perception about online classes. Main attitudinal traits demonstrated by students were getting easily distracted, engaging in multiple tasks and having family distractions. Family members also distracted the teachers. Poor electricity supply, unstable internet network, and financial constraint were the major barriers encountered. In conclusion, we found that nursing students in South-West Nigeria demonstrated a positive disposition to online learning and have a good attitude towards it.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2022
Accession Number: EJ1348244
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Online teaching and learning have received widespread acceptance in recent years due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study set out to determine nursing students' perception and attitude to the online learning model (OLM) in the schools of nursing within South-West Nigeria. The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design to collect data among nursing students. A self-developed questionnaire was used in this study to collect data via online google.form.com. Data analysis involves application of Relative Importance Index (RII). Findings revealed a high level of perception about online classes. Main attitudinal traits demonstrated by students were getting easily distracted, engaging in multiple tasks and having family distractions. Family members also distracted the teachers. Poor electricity supply, unstable internet network, and financial constraint were the major barriers encountered. In conclusion, we found that nursing students in South-West Nigeria demonstrated a positive disposition to online learning and have a good attitude towards it.
ISSN:2073-7904