Perception of Students on E Learning At Selected Institution, Salem

Abstract

Education facilities at a distance have recently been recognized as a mean of providing access to knowledge.
The widespread use of information technology (IT) and the mass popularization of the Internet/World Wide
Web have meant that opportunities have been identified for developing distance learning activity into a more
advanced online environment. A quantitative evaluative research approach with Non experimental survey
research design was used to conduct the study among 180 students at Sri Gokulam College of Nursing, Salem
using Purposive sampling technique . Descriptive rating scale was used to collect the data. Item analysis was
done to assess the perception of students on E Learning . It revealed that majority (82%)statements were
agreed by students, equal percentage (9%) of statements were undecided and disagreed by students. Overall
mean score of perception of Students on E-Learning was 46.64+_4.5 and mean percentage was 46.64%.
Majority of the students (160) had favorable perception on E-Learning and 20(12%) of them had neutral
perception on E –Learning.There was significant association found between perception of students with
selected demographic variables except the year of study.