Impact of E-learning adoption on students' performance: A case study of portfolio management course at ENCG-Casablanca

Abstract

After the advances of information technologies (IT), education has taken great advantage of them, relying on IT to provide the technological infrastructure that enables new forms of access, interaction, and learning ; now widely known as E-learning. The adoption of E-learning has become a vital shift in higher education, transforming traditional learning models and reshaping student engagement. This study aims to examine the impact of E-learning adoption on student performance in a portfolio management course at Hassan II University of Casablanca, spanning three academic years (2022–2024). Using a dataset of 832 students’ grades collected before and after the adoption of Mirattrading E-learning platform, we apply a comparative mixed-methods approach. Employing descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t-tests, and effect size calculations to assess variations in academic performance. Findings reveal a significant improvement in overall grades post-adoption, highlighting the positive influence of digital learning. However, increased variability in exam scores suggests disparities in student adaptation, underscoring the need for structured support mechanisms to ensure equitable learning outcomes.

Classification JEL : I21; A22; I23; O33.

Paper type: Empirical Research