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Impact Of Information Communication Technology (ict) On Secondary School Education In Anambra State
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Research question three
What is the usefulness of computer in school administration?Table 3
Responses 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 mean of 2.50 and as such, it is accepted.
Item 13 shows that computer aides staff salary analysis and payroll system in the school. Its mean score is 3.33 which is above the cut-off mean score of 2.50. So, it is accepted.
Item 14 shows that Result computing is now done with a computer program as at against the usual manual system. It has a mean score of 2.79 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. Therefore, it is accepted.
Item 15 shows that Computer increases the productivity of the school since a teacher can compute many students’ result in a jiffy. It has 3.35 as its mean score which is above the normal cut-off mean of 2.50. So, it is accepted.
Research question four
What are the problems associated with the use of computer by secondary school students?
Table 4
Responses on the problems associated with the use of computer by secondary school students
Item 16 shows that the internet exposes students to Uncensored materials which may lead to massive corruption. It has a mean score of 2.70 and that is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. and as such it is accepted.
Item 17 shows that students watch pornographic films on the internet and that endanger their future and may lead to sexual harassment. It has the mean score of 3.33 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. Hence, it is accepted.
Item 18 shows that steady use of the computer endangers one’s sight. Its mean score is 2.79 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. Therefore, it is accepted.
Item 19 shows that computer games and social networks make a student workaholic thereby making him to loose academic concentration. Its mean score is 3.10 which is above cut-off mean of 2.50. So it is accepted.
Item 20 shows that a student can be addicted to computer and that makes him not to concentrate in other school activities as demanded by the curriculum. It has a mean score of 3.35 which is above the cut-off mean of 2.50. Hence, it is accepted.
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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 THREE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]CHAPTER THREERESEARCH METHODOLOGYThis chapter comprises the procedures and methods by which this study is carried out, which include the following:RESEARCH DESIGN The research design used by a researcher is the survey method which is one of the best available research design used for obtaining useful relevant information. It is used especially as a means of data gathering and assessment. More so, the design of this study is a descriptive survey which tries to investigate an event in th ... 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---