ABSTRACT
This study examined theAssessment Of The Availability And Utilization Of E-Learning in the Teaching and Learning of Social Studies. The research explored four key questions: E-learning tools that are available for the teaching and learning of Social Studies,Extent in which e-learning facilities utilized for the teaching and learning Social Studies,factors that hinder the effective utilization of e-learning facilities for the teaching and learning of Social Studies, Strategies can be employed for improving the effective use of e-learning facilities in the teaching and learning of Social Studies.
A descriptive survey design was adopted, with a sample size of 100 students selected through random sampling. Data were analyzed using frequency, mean, and standard deviation. Findings revealed that some e-learning tools are actively used in social studies instruction, several advanced tools remain underutilized due to lack of training, poor infrastructure, and limited accessibility. While some teachers and students embrace digital learning, others resist the adoption of e-learning due to unfamiliarity, lack of training, or preference for traditional methods. This suggests that proper sensitization, training, and support are necessary to encourage widespread use of e-learning tools in social studies instruction.
Recommendations included allocation of more funding for the procurement of essential e-learning facilities such as interactive whiteboards, digital textbooks, and well-equipped computer laboratories, Public-private partnerships should be encouraged to provide schools with subsidized or free access to digital resources, Schools should adopt cost-effective digital solutions, such as open-source learning platforms (Moodle, Edmodo) and free online educational resources. The study concluded that e-learning tools are available in some schools, but their utilization is hindered by various challenges. Despite the increasing global adoption of technology in education, many schools still struggle with limited access to digital learning tools, lack of trained personnel, and inadequate infrastructure.
