Influence of Information Communication and Technology on Students’ Performance in Landforming Processes in Secondary Schools In Lamu County, Kenya.
| dc.contributor.author | Wainaina, Lucy Njambi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-08-17T12:36:22Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-08-17T12:36:22Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-05 | |
| dc.description | A Research Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Degree of Masters of Education in Social Studies (Geography) in the Department of Communication Technology, School of Education and Life Long Learning, Kenyatta University, May 2025. Supervisor 1. Samson Ondigi 2. Babusa Hamisi | |
| dc.description.abstract | Research has shown that use of ICT has improved education through creating a learnercentered environment and enhancing the teaching and learning process. It also supports effective, creative, motivated, collaborative, and self-directed learning, while helping to build basic skills. This study looked into how ICT affects students’ performance in learning about land forming processes in secondary schools. The main goals were: first, to identify ICT resources employed in teaching and learning land forming processes; second, to ideentify factors that influence the choice of ICT tools used; third, to examine how well ICT resources help students understand the content; and finally, to outline the challenges faced when integrating ICT in teaching these topics. The study was based on Diffusion of Innovation theory put forward by Roger’s (2003) . Data was gathered through questionnaires, observation checklists, and interviews with key informants. The information collected was analyzed using SPSS software for both numerical (quantitative) and descriptive (qualitative) data. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that schools have different ICT tools to teach land forming processes. These include computers together with internet, video platforms like YouTube, and offline programs such as Word and PowerPoint. However, teachers as well as students in Lamu County never used these tools often, with time being one of the main limiting factors. Other factors that affected ICT use included teachers' attitudes toward using these tools, irregularly using ICT, and limited access to important resources like internet or computer labs. Major challenges mentioned include time limitations, limited access to ICT resources, students’ low ICT skills, and teachers not having enough knowledge or training. The study concluded that although many schools have ICT tools, most teachers are not making full use of them due to various challenges. Therefore, schools should find ways to build and promote a strong ICT culture as recommended by reasearcher. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/31257 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Kenyatta University | |
| dc.title | Influence of Information Communication and Technology on Students’ Performance in Landforming Processes in Secondary Schools In Lamu County, Kenya. | |
| dc.type | Thesis |