Abstract
The study examined virtual learning during COVID-19 era with particular emphasis on Business Education student’s awareness level in the learning process. To effectively investigate the issue under review, two research questions were raised that dwells on students’ awareness patterns, the benefits and challenges inherent in virtual learning during the period. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The entire Business Education students from 200 level to 400 level in the institutions under review, constitutes the population studied. The sample for this study comprised one hundred and eighteen (118) students. The simple random sampling method was employed in selecting the students. The instrument for data collection was a researcher developed questionnaire titled –“Students’ Virtual Learning Awareness Level Questionnaire” (SVLALQ). The face and content procedure was adopted for the validation of the instrument. Data administered was collated and analyzed using the percentages, mean and standard deviation was used to answer research questions. Findings revealed amongst others that students lack the understanding of and the usage of virtual learning. The study concluded that there are fundamental implications for tertiary institutions in the state if these gender gap in the benefits of virtual learning and challenges discovered in this study with regards to virtual learning, are not bridged. The study recommended amongst others that the school authorities should institutionalize the use of virtual learning, even after the passage of COVID-19 as its benefits outweighs its disadvantages to the teaching learning process.