Influence of Application of Blended Learning for Sustainable Development in Rivers State Owned Universities

Abstract

This paper examines the Influence of Application of Blended Learning for sustainable Development in Rivers State owned Universities. Three objective, three research questions and three hypotheses were posed to guide the study. The population for the study was 1,396 students from Rivers State University and Ignatius Ajuru university of Education. The sample for this study consists of 30 percent of the total population making a total of 419 drawn from the institutions under study. The sampling technique used for this study was simple random sampling techniques as all the respondents were given equal opportunity. Data for the study were collected by means of questionnaire titled “Influence of Application of Blended Learning for sustainable Development in Rivers State Universities (IABLSDQ). The IABLSDQ adopted a modified four-point Likert scale of Very High Extent to Very Low Extent. Cronbach Alpha was used for the reliability test which yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.83. Four Hundred and nineteen (419) copies of questionnaire were distributed, and 408 were retrieved for analysis. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions, while z-test was used to test the hypotheses. Based on the findings, it was revealed that flipped classroom method provides better resource materials for learning about sustainable development. It was concluded that the implementation of blended learning presents a transformative opportunity for fostering sustainable development in universities. It was recommended that Universities should prioritize upgrading their technological infrastructure to support blended learning. Regular training, workshops and certification courses can equip users with the necessary skills to effectively utilize digital tools and platforms.