A Study of Blended E-Learning Platforms for Continuing Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Ghana

Abstract This study had the following objectives; 1) to outline the challenges University of Cape Coast students faced with using e-learning platforms during the pandemic; 2) to test whether there is a relationship between ICT training input and the ability to use e-learning platforms effectively for learning 3) to compare students’ scores before and after taking a lesson through a blended e-learning format and 4) assess students’ satisfaction with using the blended e-learning format. Using means, the Chi-Squared Test of Association and the Paired Sample T-Test , the study revealed that students at the University of Cape faced challenges with the cost associated with using e-learning platforms, lack of stable internet connectivity, lack of physical connection with others, and the inability to navigate the platforms effectively. The study also revealed that there is a significant association between having ICT training and the ability to use e-learning platforms effectively. Results from the experiment also revealed that the blended e-learning instruction was highly effective and that the students recorded a high posttest score of 24.73 compared to the pre-test score of 17.7. Finally, the students’ satisfaction questionnaire also revealed that the students were generally very satisfied with the use of the blended e-learning approach.