Impact of Integrating ICT Infrastructure in Teaching and Learning in Kenyan Secondary Schools in Meru County
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Date
2021-03
Authors
Ntorukiri, Timothy Bariu
Mukami, , Elosy
Kirimi, Francis
Riungu, Celestino Magana
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European Academic Research
Abstract
Information Communication and Technology has
revolutionized education globally. There have been unprecedented
benefits in all education institution and individuals who have
embraced the technology. Major challenges like access, efficiency and
quality have been addressed conclusively through integration of ICT.
Kenyan government has developed a policy framework on ICT that
spell the whole process of implementation of ICT in teaching and
learning in all the secondary schools. However, despite the benefits and
measures put in place the there has been scanty empirical research to
ascertain the impact of integrating ICT in secondary education in
Kenya. A descriptive survey design was used to collect data from the
field through the use of questionnaire, interviews and an observation
schedule. Random sampling method was used to sample 12 secondary
schools from the twenty in the County. A sample of 276 respondents
comprising 12 principals, 48 teachers, and 216 Form 3 students was
used for the study. A correlation coefficient of 0.75 was realized.
Descriptive statistics in form of frequencies and percentages were used
to analyze data. The findings indicated that impact of ICT
integration has not been established in teaching and learning in
schools. The was also low investment in ICT infrastructure due to high
costs of computer hardware and software. The study recommended that teachers should be given sufficient training on how to use ICT infrastructure in teaching and learning in schools. Learners should also be equipped with ICT skills such as Microsoft software applications such as word, excel and access.
Description
A Research Article in European Academic Research
Keywords
Implementation, Information, Communication, Technology, Globalization, Policy, Integration
Citation
Ntorukiri, Mukami, Kirimi, Riungu (2021), Impact of Integrating ICT infrastructure in Teaching and Learning in Kenyan Secondary Schools in Meru County ISSN 2286-4822 Vol. VIII,Issue 12