Abstract:
The expansion and dominance of technology is increasing globally one of which is the
influence of e-learning in educational systems. E-learning is any electronic supported
learning either with or without infusing the ICT facilities in the current conventional
learning methods be it traditional or active learning. The aim of this study is then to
evaluate the influence of e-learning on the academic performance of year II mathematics
students in Jimma University, in basic algebra course (fundamental concept of algebra).
This study was a Quasi-Experimental design whereby students were categorized into three
performance levels (slow learners, average learners, and above average learners) through
pre-test so that the two groups, i. e, experimental and control groups, were predetermined
to help as a baseline during the analysis. The study revolves around constructvism
theoretical learning emphasis on self regulated learning whereby blended e-learning is the
analytical framework. The experimental result showed no difference between the
conventional and ICT supported learning on student performance with all pros and cones
occurred during the experimenting time. Further deep study is therefore recommended
avoiding all the factors (as much as possible) that affect the successful implementation of
e-learning.
