SAMUEL, Ruth Ezinne and Covenant University, Theses Masters (2024) ONLINE LEARNING INNOVATIONS IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION: A STUDY OF STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING OUTCOMES. Masters thesis, Covenant University.
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This study explored online learning innovations in accounting education x-raying the effect of students’ engagement on learning outcomes. Survey research design was used because the study’s source of data was primary. A simple random sampling technique was adopted, and 101 questionnaires were randomly distributed to the respondents on the final year accounting departmental Telegram group for administration. Student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) was used to measure learning outcome while proxies for the independent variables were used (Interactive Learning Activities, Environmental Support Features, Feedback and Support Mechanisms). Using SPSS 21 software, the data was analyzed using the multiple regression analysis, samples T-test and the descriptive analysis. The study’s findings revealed that online learning outcome of students in accounting courses during the study period was not significantly influenced by interactive learning activities while Environmental Support Features and Feedback & Support Mechanisms significantly influenced learning outcome. It also revealed that online learning is more effective in improving learning outcome than the conventional classroom experience. We therefore draw the conclusion that the integration of interactive learning activities, environmental support features, and feedback and support mechanisms significantly enhanced students' online learning outcomes and that online learning is more effective than the conventional classroom experiences. The study recommends that educational planners should incorporate multimedia tools such as videos and implement group projects, discussion forums, and peer-to peer activities to foster interaction among student, take into consideration the state of environmental support features in online accounting courses such as network, power supply, lighting, temperature, and space. The feedback and support mechanism and the technical support services should be swift in responding to students’ questions and the technical challenges they encounter while learning. There should be interactive content such as quizzes and polls, infographs, animations, badges, a leadership board, and shorter sessions to prevent fatigue and boredom.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Accounting Education, Covid-19, Digitalization, e-learning, Learning outcome, Online learning, Student engagement. |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5601 Accounting L Education > L Education (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management |
| Depositing User: | nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2024 13:52 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Sep 2024 13:52 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18459 |
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