Addressing Education Calendar Stability in a Crisis Environment in Nigeria: The Impact of e-Learning and Online Examination

Abstract

In a calm and supportive environment, educational institutions perform better. Under conditions of teaching and research that are free from tension and fear, the objectives of the educational system are possible. Unfortunately, Nigeria's cultism, violence, armed robberies, sexual harassment, kidnappings, banditry, and other problems have made the educational environment insecure. This paper discusses the stability of the educational calendar in a time of crisis in Nigeria as well as the effects of online learning and online examination. The paper emphasized that schools across the nation move from on-site to online learning and online examination in an effort to lessen the impact of insecurity on the educational system and prevent student brain-drain in order to address these administrative academic calendar stability challenges, prevent the closure of schools and shifting of examination dates, and prevent student exodus. Based on this, the paper suggested that the government establish an office for education technology to support, educate, and keep teachers (lecturers) and students abreast of new technologies. It also suggested that students be given computers and other necessary educational software to hasten their learning, as well as CCTV cameras installed in every area of the school, including the classrooms; and WAEC and GCE adopt online examination system.