ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to study the parental involvement in student academic This study was carried out to study the online teaching and learning in university of Benin: issues and prospect. To therefore achieve the objectives of the study four (4) research questions were raised.
A descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was thirty-nine thousand and thirty-seven (39,037) students from fourteen faculties in University of Benin. The sample size for this study was 247 respondents. The instrument for this study was twenty (20) items structured questionnaire which was designed by the researcher and to be administered to the respondents. The questionnaire was titled “Online Teaching and Learning in University of Benin: Issues and Prospects Questionnaire (OTLIPQ).” It comprised two sections: Section A focused on the demographic information of the respondents, including faculty, level of study, and gender. Section B contained structured items designed to elicit responses related to the research questions. To determine the reliability of the instrument, the test-retest procedure was adopted. In this vein, 20 copies of the instrument were administered to the respondents who were not part of the target population. Thereafter, their responses on the two occasions was collated and correlated to determine its correlation coefficient using Pearson product movement correlation statistics the instruments yielded a coefficient value of 0.72 which shows that the instrument was reliable.
Based on the findings of this study, it is concluded that online teaching and learning at UNIBEN face significant infrastructural and engagement challenges. While students and lecturers recognize the benefits of online learning in improving academic performance and encouraging independent study, issues such as poor internet connectivity, inadequate digital devices, and limited digital literacy hinder its full effectiveness. Furthermore, while institutional support exists, power outages and insufficient digital resources remain key obstacles. Therefore, addressing these technological gaps and implementing engagement-driven strategies are crucial for enhancing online education at UNIBEN. it was recommended that: UNIBEN should invest in improving internet connectivity and providing more digital learning resources. Digital literacy training programs should be made mandatory for students and lecturers to enhance online learning participation. The university should develop initiatives to improve student engagement, such as interactive online discussions and collaborative learning activities. Government and educational institutions should prioritize stable electricity supply to support online education.
