Do students perform better if they are granted a computer via a loan program? The university of Rwanda started a program called Positivo, in which they intended to enhance students’ performances by providing them with laptops. The objective of this paper was to assess the impact of such loan program.
A study was conducted with students who benefitted from this program. In the study 88 participants from different departments were chosen. Self-administered questionnaires were used to obtain primary data to be used in the analysis. The students were asked questions related to their computer use, as well as about the marks they obtained before and after the introduction of the computer loan program. The paired sample t-test and descriptive statistics were implemented to study the difference between the two points in time, in order to discuss the general impact of the introduction of the Positivo laptop computer loan on the learning environment.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAP 1. INTRODUCTION.
- Historical background of the study..
- Problem statement.
- Objective of the study.
- General Objective.....
- Specific objectives.......
- Research questions
- Research hypothesis.
- Scope of the study.
- Significance of the study
- CHAPTER. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMWORK.
- Introduction
- Basic concept definitions.
- Link between computer use and academic performance.....
- Computer and education
- Significance of the study
- conceptual framework
- CHAP. 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- Presentation
- Research techniques .......
- Documentary technique..
- Questionnaire technique.
- Interview technique...........
- Focus group discussion technique...
- Methods of data analysis which will be used under this study.
- Statistical Method.
- Analytical methods
- Sampling design....
- Sampling procedures....
- Selection of sample and sample size calculation ..
- Analytical method of data analysis
- Descriptive Statistics
- Inferential Statistics
- CHAPTER. 4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS.
- Descriptive statistics..
- Inferential analysis.
- CHAP. 5. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS, CONCLUSION AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
- Introduction
- Discussion.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper aims to assess the impact of the Positivo computer loan program on university students' learning perspective at the University of Rwanda (UR), Huye Campus, College of Business and Economics (CBE) from 2015 to 2017. The program, an initiative of the Rwandan government, was introduced to increase the effectiveness of education in both higher and lower learning institutions. This research delves into the impact of the program on students' learning experiences, exploring the influence of computer access on their academic performance, overall learning environment, and their perception of the program's effectiveness.
- The impact of computer access on student learning
- The effectiveness of the Positivo computer loan program
- Student perceptions and attitudes towards the program
- The role of computer literacy in student success
- Policy recommendations for improving the program's impact
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- CHAP 1. INTRODUCTION. This chapter provides background information on the Positivo computer loan program, outlining its historical context and the rationale behind its implementation. It also defines the research problem, specifies the study's objectives, and sets forth the research questions and hypotheses. The scope and significance of the research are outlined in this chapter.
- CHAPTER. 2. LITERATURE REVIEW AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMWORK. This chapter reviews existing literature on the relationship between computer use and academic performance, exploring how computers have influenced education. It provides conceptual definitions relevant to the study and outlines the conceptual framework that will guide the research.
- CHAP. 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY. This chapter describes the research methods employed in the study, detailing the techniques used for data collection, including documentary analysis, questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. The chapter elaborates on the methods used for data analysis, including statistical and analytical approaches. It also defines the sampling design and procedures, outlining the selection of the sample and the calculation of sample size.
- CHAPTER. 4. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF FINDINGS. This chapter presents, analyzes, and interprets the findings of the research. It includes both descriptive and inferential statistics, examining the distribution of respondents based on demographic factors like age, marital status, sex, residence, and accommodation. It also analyzes the impact of the computer loan program on students' learning experiences, including the time spent using the laptops, multitasking habits, and their computer literacy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this research paper include Positivo computer loan program, student learning, computer access, academic performance, learning environment, computer literacy, effectiveness of educational programs, policy recommendations, and the University of Rwanda (UR) Huye Campus, College of Business and Economics (CBE). The research examines the impact of the program on student learning, exploring student perceptions and attitudes, data analysis, and proposing policy recommendations for enhancing the program's effectiveness.
- Quote paper
- Emmanuel Ntirandekura (Author), 2017, Can a computer loan have an influence on students' performance?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/453396
