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Impact of Information and Communication Technology in Schools: (A Case Study of
Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State).
BY
ADEYEMI, TEMIDAYO OLUWASEUN
FCE/AB/ 10/0660
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE AWARD OF NIGERIA CERTIFICATETE
IN EDUCATION IN DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF
SCIENCE FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATON, ABEOKUTA OGUN STATE.
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AUGUST 2013
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CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the research title “Impact of information and communication
technology in Schools” in Abeokuta North. Carried by ADEYEMI TEMIDAYO
OLUWASEUN under my supervision and in partial fulfillment of the award of National
Certificate in Education in integrated science.
Mr. Mohammed Isyaku
Date
(Supervisor)
MR. Adeniji T.H
(Head of department)
Date
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DEDIC ATION
This research work is first and foremost dedicated to God almighty for given me the time,
Courage, energy and strength to achieve one of my ambitions and even to complete my
NCE programmed in ill and health. This project is also dedicated to my loving, caring
and precious parents MR and MRS F.F ADEYEMI, whose courage, advices, instructions
(moral) honestly; integrity and discipline have been a constant source of inspiration to me
and to the entire family of ADEYEMI.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My thanks first and foremost go to Al-mighty God for his mercy and protection over me
and my entire family. He is the one that brought me to this school and seeing me through
my three years courses at FCE, Osiele, Abeokuta
I also express my profound gratitude to my lecturer Mr. Mohammed Isyaku, I really
appreciate his patient, tolerance and readiness to attend to me whenever I call him.
To my father Mr. F.R Adeyemi, thanks you father I say you are wonderful for being there
for me
To my mother Mrs. F.F Adeyemi, uncountable words. I can’t quantify your love to me.
You have been a mother and helper. I pray that your labour over me will not be in vain.
To my lovely friend Patrick Rita thanks so much.
To my sister Mrs. Ogunyemi for your contribution towards this work and to my uncle
Pastor Babalola micheal. Thanks so much.
I also appreciate the effort of my pastor, Babatunde, Sola Olayinka. Thanks so
much
To Mrs. Ogunkua Fola, thanks so much for your prayer and calling towards the success
of this project.
To master Adebakin Ade thanks for your prayer and advice given to me during this work.
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ABSTRACT
This study is to depict the impact of information and communication Technology in
secondary school. The project work was carried out with the use of questionnaire. The
questionnaire was distributed to sample size of hundred (100) respondent which were
randomly ‘The finding raveled that ICT were used in secondary schools and contributed
to the schools with vital impact based on those finding recommendation was made for
teachers/students that are not computer literate to have a positive step to their differences
so as to flow along with the knowledgeable step towards it, more so effective and
efficient power supply supplement with standby generator should be provided for the
schools for effective usage of ICT in secondary school.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
i
Certification
ii
Dedication
iii
Acknowledgement
iv
Abstract
v
Table of content
vi
Chapter one
1.0 introduction of the research concept
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of problem
1.3 Purpose of the study
1.4 Objective of the study
1.5 Significance of the study
1.6 Research question
1.7 Limitation of the study
1.8 Scope of the study
1.9 Definition of terms
Chapter two
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2.0 literature review
2.1 introduction
2.2 impact on learning and attainment
2.3 the range of ICT in school
2.3.1 some impact of ICT in schools
2.3.2 impact of ICT with in specific subject area
2.3.3 impact of specific technologies on learning and teaching
2.3.4 impact of ICT on specific group of learners
2.3.5 negative effect of using ICT by teachers and students
2.4 management of ICT within the school
2.5 Use of ICT in teaching and learning
2.5.1 uses of ICT in schools
2.6 Types of ICT
2.7 History of ICT in education
2.8 Purpose of ICT in education
2.8.1 objectives of ICT implementation in schools
Chapter three
3.0 research methodology
3.1 research design
3.2 research population
3.3 sample and sampling technique
3.4 research instrument
3.5 validity of the research
Chapter four
4.0 presentation and data analysis
4.1 Questionnaire analysis
Chapter five
5.0 discussion, summary, conclusion and recommendation
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References
Questionnaire
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CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
This research is to study the impact of information and communication
technology (ICT) in schools. Communication and technology agency (Becta) on
behalf of the department of education and skills (DFES) to analyse the impact of
information and communication technology (ICT) on school sector across
Abeokuta North Local Government in Ogun state. In draws on range of publicity
available literature, research finding, statement of problems, seeking out
evidences of where the introduction of ICT has made reference to the day today
experiences of teachers and students in the classroom and more widely with a
focus on the compulsory school sector and how the school are able to make use of
various types of technologies to aid the teaching they render. Everyday new
technological advances affect the way information is handled in schools and
information centers. The impact of new technology affect by schools in every
aspect of computing technology, communication technology, and mass storage
technology across the students.
The ICT has been from it grassroot an integral part of learning, rather than
appendix or adjunct.
Oyedun (2007) define information and communication technology (ICT) as those
materials found in schools that support learning, teaching and research processes,
over the pass twenty-seven years schools have been affected by changes in
information communication technology. The rate of change is still accelerating in
the area of introduction of various information technologies. This trend has lead
to reorganization, change in teaching and learning pattern and demand for new
skills, job retraining and reclassification positions. Technology advancement such
as the electronic database, online services, CD Rom and introduction of internet
as transformed access to information.
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Rena (2009) stated ICT plays a vital role in modernizing information services in
schools. Application of ICTs are numerous but mainly use in converting paperprint records in the centre process of storage retrieval and dissemination of
effective teaching and learning activities in schools.
1.2
Statement of the problem
The problem, this research intends to find out include:
1. Facilities of ICT
2. Professionals to handle the facilities
3. Students attitude towards the use of ICT
4. Government and the school authority involvement and encouragement
5. Teachers interest in the use of ICT In teaching and learning
6. Capital investment to buy hardware, software and standby generator for the
schools.
7. Shortage power supply and insufficient of the expertise.
1.3
Purpose of the study
This research is to examine the positive impact of ICT in senior secondary
schools, in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
1.4
Objective of the study
The objective of this study is seeking at the evidences of ICT today, today
experiences of teacher and students in classroom with a focus on the
compulsory school sector.
1. Is to build a big picture of the impact of ICT to the schools sector.
2. To the depict the key stage attainment in the context of ICT usage for
teaching and learning process.
3. To ascertain the level of computerization in schools
4. To determine the usefulness of ICT in schools
5. To determine the efficiency and effectiveness of ICT in schools.
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1.5
Significance of the study
(i)
This study is expected to provide a basis for comprehensive information on
information and technology usage and application in schools.
(ii)
The study will establish the existing gaps in adoption of information and
communication technology in school programme in achieving effective teaching and
learning process.
(iii) The result of this study will serve as an additional knowledge for the teachers,
students, information scientist, researchers, lecturers to chart the right course of action for
the use of information and communication technology in education through policy
formulation and implementation.
1.6 Research Questions
1. To what extent has information and technology been employ in senior
secondary school?
2. What is the usefulness of ICT in senior secondary school?
3. How efficient and effective is the use of ICT resources in performance of
the students.
4. What are the factors militating against application of ICT in schools?
1.7
1.8
1.9
Limitation of the study
This research will be limited to senior secondary school Abeokuta North
Local Government.
Scope of the study
This research work tends to study the impact of ICT in senior secondary
school education using the following schools as case study:
1. Unity high school Ago-Ika
2. St peter secondary school
3. Premier Grammar school
4. Wasimi high school
Definition of terms
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Impact: to have a strong effect on someone or something
Schools: school in an institution design for pupils under the direction of
teachers.
Secondary education: is the stage of education following primary
education
Information: is any kind of event that affects the stage of dynamic system.
Communication: Are the activities of conveying information through the
exchange of thought, message of information.
Technology: Are the making, modification, usage and knowledge of tools,
craft, system and method of organization in order to solve problems.