Students' Perceptions Toward Online Learning During COVID-19 Lockdown at Nkurenkuru Campus of the International University of Management (IUM), Namibia

Abstract

This study intended to analyze IUM Nkurenkuru student’s perceptions on the use of e-learning during the covid-19 lockdown. The study employed a quantitative methodology whose data was collected from a sample of 115 respondents, using the Google form which was sent to students via WhatsApp application. Probabilities value was used to analyze how students’ confidence influence e-learning use by the students. The findings indicated that WhatsApp and learning management system (LMS) platforms were the most used by students to access educational materials and tutorials. Students faced more challenges using e-learning. The study concluded that the education sector, ICT sector, community, and other education stakeholders should corroborate to enhance and encourage online learning to achieve successful online learning