The purpose of this study is to ascertain the impact of information and communication technologies (ICT) integration on students’ academic performance in Nigerian Secondary Schools. As a guide to the study, answers will be sought to the following questions: What is the level of availability and usage of ICT facilities in secondary schools in Lagos State? What is attitude of respondents towards ICT application effect on academic performance? What is the relationship between the usage of ICT and academic performance? What are the constraints to the effective usage of ICT?
Change is expected in the pattern of teaching and learning process from the conventional method to a more dynamic and flexible one, presumed learner-centered. The learner-centred approach empowers students; they are in control of their activities, materials and pace of learning, which places them in the centre of the learning process and enhances independent learning. However, despite the glaring relevance of ICT in education, coupled with the huge capital investment of both Federal and State governments through ICT driven project known as “schoolNET” and donations from Non-Governmental Organizations to Secondary schools in Nigeria, some teachers are still reluctant, ineffective and unproductive in using ICT facilities to improve students’ academic performance, especially in Business subjects.
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become inseparable entities in all aspects of human life. The use of ICT has fundamentally changed the practices and procedures of nearly all forms of endeavour within business, governance and civil service. In education, ICT has begun to have a presence but the impact has not been as extensive as in other fields of endeavour. The moving of the world to digital media and information has made the role of ICT in education to become more important and this importance will continue to grow and develop in the 21st century. Information and communication technology (ICT) is an indispensable part of the contemporary world. In fact, culture and society have to be adjusted to meet the challenges of the knowledge age. Undoubtedly ICT has impacted on the quality and quantity of teaching, learning and research in tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
- Research Background
- Statement of the problem
- Purpose of the Study
- Objectives of the study
- Research Questions
- Significance of the Study
- Scope of the Study
- Definition of key terminologies
- CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW
- Introduction
- Role of ICT in Education
- The Nigerian ICT Policy
- Computer Literacy Course and Students
- The Status of Technology in the Educational System
- Effects of Technology Integration on Teachers and Students' Attitude
- Teachers' Attitude
- Students' Attitude
- Assessing Problems Facing ICT Integration in Education
- Academic Performance of Students
- Factors Affecting Students' Academic Performance
- Appraisal of literature reviewed
- CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- Introduction
- Study Area
- Survey Population and Sampling
- Survey Population
- Sampling technique
- Research Design
- Research Instrument and Method
- Data collection instrument
- Data collection Procedure
- Statistical Tool for Data Analysis
- Validity and Reliability
- Ethical consideration
- CHAPTER 4 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
- Introduction
- Socio-demographic characteristics of respondents
- Level of availability of ICT facilities in secondary schools in Lagos State
- Attitudes of respondents towards ICT application
- Relationship between student's academic performance and ICT Use
- Challenges faced in the use of ICT in secondary schools
- CHAPTER 5 DISUSSION
- Overview of participants' characteristics
- Use of ICT and its impact on academic performance of students
- Challenges faced by students and teachers in the integration of ICT
- Limitations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to examine the impact of ICT integration on students' academic performance in business subjects in secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study uses a mixed-method approach to analyze the relationship between ICT integration and academic performance.
- The availability and utilization of ICT facilities in secondary schools.
- The attitudes of students and teachers towards ICT application.
- The relationship between ICT use and students' academic performance in business subjects.
- Challenges faced in integrating ICT in secondary schools.
- The potential impact of ICT integration on students' academic achievement.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter of the study introduces the research background, problem statement, objectives, research questions, significance, scope, and key terminologies. Chapter two delves into the literature review, examining the role of ICT in education, the Nigerian ICT policy, computer literacy courses, the status of technology in the educational system, effects of technology integration on teachers and students' attitudes, problems facing ICT integration, and factors affecting students' academic performance. Chapter three outlines the research methodology, including the study area, survey population and sampling techniques, research design, research instruments, data collection procedures, statistical tools for data analysis, validity and reliability, and ethical considerations. Chapter four presents and analyzes the data collected, covering socio-demographic characteristics of respondents, the availability of ICT facilities, attitudes towards ICT application, the relationship between ICT use and academic performance, and challenges faced in the use of ICT. Chapter five discusses the findings, including the overview of participants' characteristics, the impact of ICT on academic performance, the challenges faced in ICT integration, and limitations of the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this study is on the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in secondary schools and its impact on students' academic performance, particularly in business subjects. This research explores the availability of ICT facilities, students' and teachers' attitudes towards ICT application, the relationship between ICT use and academic achievement, and the challenges faced in implementing ICT integration. The study is conducted within the context of secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria.
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- Olufemi Adebayo (Author), 2021, The Impact of ICT Integration on Students’ Academic Performance in Business Subjects. A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Lagos, Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1322316
