MANAGEMENT OF E-LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study examines the management of smartboards and projectors as e-learning technologies for effective instructional delivery in public universities in Rivers State. The increasing integration of these digital tools in higher education has revolutionized teaching and learning, yet their adoption and utilisation remain limited due to infrastructural deficiencies, lack of technical support, and inadequate training for lecturers. Two objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Using a descriptive research design, data were collected from a sample of 344 lecturers across three public universities. Findings revealed that while smartboards and projectors enhance interactive learning and improve student engagement, challenges such as inconsistent power supply, limited availability of equipment, and lecturers’ reluctance to transition from traditional methods hinder their optimal use. The study recommends increased investment in infrastructure, continuous professional development for lecturers, and strategic institutional policies to support the integration of smartboards and projectors in instructional delivery. Addressing these challenges will improve the quality of education and align university teaching with global digital learning standards.