Assessing the Effectiveness of Online Learning Platforms at Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

D.M.O. Omebo *

Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

R. Oti

Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

A.Y. Emmanuel

Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

A.A. Hassan

Department of General Studies, Kogi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, P.M.B. 1037, Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

An unexamined life is not worth living so said by Socrates (Plato Apology 38a5-6). It is in line with this that we attempt to examine the effectiveness of online learning platforms at federal university of Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria with the aim to implement the result of the findings to other universities, focusing on student’s satisfaction. The growing role of digital tools in education was well emphasized in an attempt to introduce this research. The main aim of every research is to identify a gap and proffer solution to the gap. Identifying a gap, we delve into the challenges and opportunities posed by these platforms. Recognizing a need for clarity, this research addresses the problems surrounding student’s satisfaction with online learning platforms at federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria. Therefore, our major goal is to understand the factors affecting student satisfaction, measure engagement levels, and propose improvement. Using SPSS, we employed descriptive statistics to analyze data. Surveys and interviews gave insights into student experiences. Findings revealed that students express dissatisfaction with online learning platforms, signaling a need for further investigation. In light of these results, we recommend enhancing platform features, fostering engagement, and promoting a collaborative feedback loop for continuous improvement.

Keywords: Online learning, technology, student’s satisfaction, digital tools


How to Cite

Omebo, D.M.O., R. Oti, A.Y. Emmanuel, and A.A. Hassan. 2025. “Assessing the Effectiveness of Online Learning Platforms at Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria”. Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics 27 (4):177-93. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajpas/2025/v27i4749.

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