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Impact Of Information Communication Technology (ict) On Secondary School Education In Anambra State
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3.0.3 POPULATION OF THE STUDY
The population of study in the three selected secondary schools is 8200 students and 304 teachers. Below is a tabular arrangement of the population.
Table 1
Analysis of the 3 schools in Ogbaru LGA.
Source: Statistics Department: Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) Onitsha 2007/2008 Session.
SAMPLE AND SAMPLING TECHNIQUE
The researchers sample for this investigation was drawn from 3(three) secondary schools in Ogbaru LGA and sample drawn from both staff and students of the schools totaling about 8504 population.
The sampling method of the study was simple random sampling in which the sample of 300 was chosen which covers the schools selected and in each school, 100 were administered, 10 questions to teachers per school and 90 questions given to SS1,SS2 and SS3 classes which have gotten to the level where ICT knowledge and usage is paramount.
Table 2
The Analysis of the population of the three schools
The schools selected had all the characteristics of all the other schools. Furthermore, the members of the population are same or homogenous with respect to the attribute being studied.
3.0.5 Instrument for Data Collection
Since the survey method is employed the chief instrument of data collection, the questionnaire was designed to obtain information from respondents, so as to gather data easily. The questionnaire was designed based on the research questions and the questionnaire items were developed from each research question using the four points modified rating scale thus;
Strongly Agreed (SA) - 4 points
Agreed (A) - 3 points
Disagreed (DA) - 2 points
Strongly disagreed (SD) - 1 Point
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The study investigates the impact of ICT on Anambra secondary schools. Information communication technology (ICT) has no doubt changed the face of teaching and learning globally. The study observed that, though Anambra is also making efforts to join the ICT fray, these efforts appear to be ineffective. Anambra still experience a lag in its implementation due to general neglect and other factors, comprising corruption etc, and this continues to be the major challenge facing access to ICT-driven i ... Continue reading---
APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]QUESTION 6What are the academic impacts of computer on secondary school students? ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Lots of files are also being misplaced through the manual record system used in our secondary schools instead of the Database Management System (DBMS) which has the ability to store and retrieve data in an automated form with access authentication and low redundancy functionality. These summed up to the reason why the researcher embarked on this research work “Impact of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on secondary school education†in order to expose and justify the impact ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 5 ]Eye-Problem: The ICT tool called computer has violent rays which affects the eyes negatively. If one stays constantly on the computer system, he or she is prone to night blindness or other eye related diseases.Workaholic/ Loss of concentration: When one gets addicted to the computer system or internet where information are being shared using the social networks such as facebook, whatsapp, 2go, such student will find it so difficult to leave the computer system for other school activities or hous ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]Research question threeWhat is the usefulness of computer in school administration?Table 3Responses on the usefulness of computer in school administration Item 11 shows that Computer programs are used administratively to enhance staff record keeping. It has a mean score of 2.90 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. Hence, it is accepted.Item 12 shows the student records are kept electronically to reduce loss of data and data redundancy. It has a mean score of 3.09 which is above the cut-off m ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]SUGGESTION FOR FURTHER STUDIESThe researcher hereby recommended that other researchers may undertake such study especially in other parts of the State particularly in other Local Government Areas of Anambra State so that generalized information can be gotten for further decision making.Other topics also suggested for further studies are as follows1. Social implications of computer on secondary students2. Consequences of not computerizing the educational system3. The use of computer in teacher ed ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESButcher, N.E. (2003). Technological Infrastructure and use of ICT in education in Africa: An overview, Paris: ADEAJohn W.S. (1972). Introduction to computer theory, New york, willy PressLauden, J.P. (1994). Information Technology and society, Carlifornia, Wadsworth publishing companyLauden, K.C. (1994). Information Technology and society, Carlifornia, Wadsworth publishing company.Lunch M.N. (1984). Computer literacy survival kit for apple 11, New york, MC-Graw hill press.Microsof ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The study investigates the impact of ICT on Anambra secondary schools. Information communication technology (ICT) has no doubt changed the face of teaching and learning globally. The study observed that, though Anambra is also making efforts to join the ICT fray, these efforts appear to be ineffective. Anambra still experience a lag in its implementation due to general neglect and other factors, comprising corruption etc, and this continues to be the major challenge facing access to ICT-driven i ... Continue reading---