Effectiveness of Digital Platforms Used for Teaching and Learning in Primary Schools: the Case of Vihiga County- Kenya.

Abstract

The research is concerned with the effectiveness of digital platforms used for teaching and learning in primary schools during COVID-19 epidemic; the case of Vihiga County. The study covered three main objectives that are; to find out the digital tools that were used by primary schools in Vihiga county during the COVID-19 pandemic; to find out the effectiveness of the digital tools used by primary schools in Vihiga County during COVID-19 pandemic and to find out the factors that affected the effectiveness of Digital Learning in Vihiga county during COVID-19 pandemic. The study examined the implication of online education among both private and public schools in Vihiga County and its effect towards Vihiga county education and the national education of the republic of Kenya. The data has been collected through survey, interviews together with secondary data and was analyzed. The study found that there are issues regarding online education and its effect on the quality of education in Vihiga primary schools. The study presents the relevant results of the questionnaire administered to a group of primary school Head teachers and teachers across Vihiga County. Following this research, a series of conclusion would be drawn on the mode delivering content to learners through the e-learning platforms.