Combining traditional learning and the e-learning methods in higher distance education: Assessing learners´ preference

This paper examined the preference of students of the Distance Learning Institute (DLI) of the University of Lagos on the issue of combining the traditional learning and the much advocated e-learning method. Five hundred (500) copies of a self-completion questionnaire were administered to students at the only study centre resident within the University of Lagos campus. Two hundred and ninety seven (297) students representing 59.5% returned the questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that students preferred a combination of both traditional and the e-learning methods of teaching for effective learning. Implications of the findings are discussed for institutions offering distance education.