Abstract
The value and relevance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to the sustenance and improvement of the field of education cannot be over-emphasized. Previous research in related studies pointed out many factors that account for non-use of ICT tools in schools. Some of these researchers concentrated on the secondary schools and universities. Other studies were based on foreign countries. However, most of these studies have left out institutional factors in relation to colleges of education where these teachers are produced. This gap in knowledge should not be allowed to continue uninvestigated if the country is to achieve the educational objectives of producing qualitative graduates to power the Nigerian economy. The objectives of this study were to investigate the colleges of education lecturers’ versatility levels in e-learning, based on composite contribution and linear contribution among predictor variables and the versatility levels in e-learning,. The research adopted a descriptive survey method, with sample drawn from 11colleges of education in South-west, Nigeria. Respondents were 1,088 lecturers, (660 males 420 females). The instrument used was ‘questionnaire on appraisal of predictor variables on colleges of education lecturers’ versatility level which was validated by experts and the reliability index was determined using Cronbach Alpha, the value was 0.93. Regression analysis was used to test research question one and two. Findings showed that there was significant relationship among COE lecturers’ versatility level in e-learning, conception, government policy, institutional strategies, availability of e-learning infrastructure and capacity building. ANOVA value of (F 5, 1082) =59.39; p < 0.00) for versatility level; and that capacity building value has the strongest positive effect on versatility level.