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]

DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS
These discussion and findings of this work is done according to each research questions.

Research question 1
To what extent is computer needed in planning and implementing educational program?
It was found that computer helps in the planning and implementation of educational program because;
 Computer software helps educational planners to generate school curriculum.
Computer is also an ICT tool that is used for data storage, thereby reducing lost of kept information.
It was also found that computer facilitate educational program implementation process.
Planning is also faster when using computer.
ICT also procures E-library which helps educational planners in their researches.

Research question 2
To what extent does computer enhance the quality of education?
It was found that;
ICT tools like printer aides qualitative presentation of classwork in a hardcopy.
The Overhead projector also makes instruction attractive to both students and teachers, thereby enhancing clarity and understanding of instructions.
The internet which is a room for all needed information by any researcher eases the usual stress of assignments and homework.

Research question 3
What is the usefulness of computer in school administration?
It was also found that;
Computer programs are used to enhance staff record keeping administratively.
The student’s records are also stored with the computer to reduce data loss and redundancy.
Computer also aides staff salary analysis with minimal error.
The student’s results are also processed accurately and faster with the use of computer.

Research question 4
What are the problems associated with the use of computer by secondary school students?
It was found that;
The internet exposes students to uncensored materials which lead to moral degradation and destruction.
Steady use of computer also poses a health hazard to students as ones eye may be affected.
Computer games and social networks (2go, whatsapp, twitter etc.) makes one a workaholic, thereby aiding loss of concentration.
Students watch pornographic movies on the internet thereby increasing their sexual libido which endangers them to raping or being raped.

Research question 5
What are the negative effects of computer usage in instruction and learning?
It was found that;
One can get wrong information from the internet as it is opened for everyone, both scholars and non-scholars to contribute.
Some computer search criteria bring negative results leading to misinformation.
One also may not follow up easily with other students that are used to computer if he changes school from a local (Non-ICT driven environment) school.

Research question 6
What are the academic impacts of computer on secondary school students?
It was found that;
ICT prepares students for future challenges of scientific innovation.
It makes students to learn faster as individualized instruction is enhanced by the personal use of the internet.
It increases the rate of involvement of pupils because students are attracted to new innovations.