Impact Of Information Communication Technology (ict) On Secondary School Education In Anambra State
[WITH A PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OGBARU LGA]

CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
The discussions in the preceding chapters have provided a basic point from which explanations about the impact of ICT on secondary schools in Ogbaru LGA may be concretized. In this chapter, the data collected from the investigations made were presented and analyzed using simple ration, simple table, and weighted mean and then t-test were used to test the null hypothesis. The data has been presented according to the research questions enunciated in chapter one. Some conclusions will be drawn from the analysis.

ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Research question one
To what extent is computer needed in planning and implementing educational program?
Table 1
Mean score of respondents on what extent computer helps in planning and implementing educational program.  

Item 1 revealed that computer helps in the storage of data such as school population that makes for effective implementation of educational program. It has a mean score of 3.04 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.5, therefore it is accepted.
Item 2 shows that Computer serves as an ICT tool which stores initial educational plans for reference purpose and future use. It has a mean score of 3.09 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50 so it is therefore accepted.
Item 3 shows that computer facilitates educational program implementation process. It has a mean score of 3.15 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. Hence, it is accepted.
Item 4 shows that Planning and implementation procedures are faster when using ICT driven tools like the internet. Its mean score is 3.04 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. So, it is accepted.
Item 5 shows that E-Library procures required tools used in educational program planning and Implementation. It has a mean score of 2.90 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50, and as such, it is accepted.

Research question two
To what extent does computer enhance the quality of education?
Table 2
Mean score in responses on the extent computer enhance the quality of education

Item 6 shows that the Internet eases the usual stress encountered when doing homework or assignments. It has a mean score of 3.28 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50 and as such, it is accepted.

Item 7 shows that ICT tools like the printer aides the qualitative presentation of class works when needed in a hardcopy form. It has a mean score off 2. 70 which is above the cut-off mean. Therefore, it is accepted.

Item 8 shows that the computer hardware such as the overhead projector makes instructions easily understood. It has a mean score of 3.33 which is far above the cut-off mean. Hence, it is accepted.

Item 9 shows that the internet provides the students with all needed information to study even in the teacher’s absence. It has a mean score of 2.70 which is above the mean score. Therefore, it is accepted.

Item 10 shows that the presentation software like the power point exposes instructions in an animated form which arouses the interest of the students. It has a mean score of 3.44 which is far above the cut-off mean. Because of that, it is therefore accepted.