Challenges Junior High School Pupils Face in the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools for Learning in Ghana

Banji, George Tesilimi; Okyere, Stephen; Kornu, Bridget; Migbordzi, Philip

doi:10.9734/ajess/2020/v11i330294

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“…Similarly, Basri et al (2018) found in a study that there exists a relationship between ICT adoption and academic performance in a conservative environment which resulted to the improvement of the performance of female students. However, Banji et al (2020) identified that the commonest challenges of using ICT tools for learning were lack of opportunity provided by teachers for students to use the tools on their own, inadequate ICT tools and difficulty teaching ICT practical lessons without demonstration. To this, Tanveer (2011) assert that it is critical that both teachers and students develop confidence in using technology through appropriate facilitation using the necessary electronic equipment, training, and time resources.…”

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Senior High School Students’ Awareness and Literacy on Computer Software Applications

Indrinal¹

2022

IJEMDS

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The digital revolution has had a significant impact on daily life, as shown by the widespread use of devices and the seamless incorporation of technology into everyday activities. The purpose of this research paper is to find out the weak points of students in the awareness and usage of essential software applications as the fundamental inputs to the Program Enhancement for Senior High School (SHS) Technical-Vocational-Livelihood – Information Communication and Technology (TVL-ICT) students at Lopez National Comprehensive High School. The study utilized descriptive method of research conducted at Lopez, Quezon. A purposive sampling method was used in selecting the sample size constituting 36 student-respondents in different age and year levels. The study used Google forms and the survey was conducted via the internet due to the pandemic. The findings of the study showed that the Grade 11 and 12 students are aware of ICT fundamentals and different computer software applications. It was further revealed that there was significant difference in the computer software application awareness between grade 11 and grade 12 students. In order to improve students’ knowledge and literacy in database applications, webpage design, and basic computer programming, an enhancement program may be applied to the specialization or integrated into other ICT subjects.

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Senior High School Students’ Awareness and Literacy on Computer Software Applications

Indrinal¹

2022

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“…2020). Education reform policies of government has focused on equal access and quality of education using ICTs, this necessitates the awareness of ICTs in senior secondary school in Delta State through use of ICTs and equipping secondary schools teachers with enhanced skills to teach the senior secondary students in the 21 st century, these will bring awareness of ICTs to senior secondary school students in Delta State [1,2].…”

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Assessment of Information and Communication Technologies Awareness Level among Secondary School Students in Delta State, Nigeria

Lugard

2023

AJESS

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The major purpose of this study is the assessment of ICTs awareness level among senior secondary school students, Ethiope East Local Government Area in Delta State. The study made effort to examine the assessment of ICTs awareness level among senior secondary school students, based on the statement of problems, five research questions were raised and answered. The study adopted a survey oriented method design. The sample for the study consists of 119 respondents selected from 24 secondary schools in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State. The responses of the 20 items questionnaire developed were analysed through the simple percentage, mean and chi-square. The findings from the analysis shows that lack of ICTs/computer laboratory in senior secondary schools do not affect the awareness level of ICTs among senior secondary school students, second findings revealed that lack of student access to ICTs in senior secondary schools do not affect the awareness level of ICTs among senior secondary schools students, the third finding revealed that inadequate ICTs facilities/equipments in senior secondary school do not affect the awareness level of ICTs among senior secondary school students. Furthermore, the fourth finding revealed that students perceive ineffectiveness of ICTs for learning in senior secondary school do not affect the awareness level of ICTs among senior secondary school students. The fifth and final finding revealed that factors hindering teacher’s readiness and confidence of using ICTs in senior secondary schools do not affect the awareness level of ICTs among senior secondary school students. Based on the findings, it was recommended that adequate ICTs instructional teaching aid should be provided in the senior secondary school. Teachers should try to introduce to the senior secondary students the current trend in ICTs education. At that level training and retraining of secondary school teachers on the use of ICTs should be encouraged by government. This research is a product of recent survey carried out by the research hence the findings reported here are original and reflect the current views of assessment of ICTs awareness level among senior secondary students in Delta State.

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“…So you don't have to open books one by one to find answers or knowledge. Simply by typing keywords in the school library database or on a search engine, and you can find the desired answer [7]. The most important thing is a more practical and structured system management Not only facilitating and improving existing learning systems, ICT also makes administrative system management in schools more practical and structured [8].…”

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Implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a Teaching Aid for Children with Special Needs

Setiawan¹,

Efendi²,

Puspaningrum³

2023

IJSSHR

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This study aims to identify the advantages and challenges in the use of ICT in teaching children with special needs in East Java, as well as evaluate the success of ICT implementation and its relationship with the learning achievement of children with special needs. The research methods used are descriptive analysis and regression analysis. The results showed that the use of ICT as a teaching aid for children with special needs in East Java has various advantages, such as increasing children's interest in learning, motivation, and participation, as well as helping teachers in providing more interactive and fun learning. However, the research also identified various challenges in ICT implementation, such as lack of access to adequate tools and infrastructure, as well as the need for training and technical support for teachers and school staff. The evaluation of ICT implementation showed positive results, with the majority of respondents stating that the use of ICT has improved the learning achievement of children with special needs. Regression analysis showed a positive relationship between ICT use and learning achievement of children with special needs.

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Challenges Junior High School Pupils Face in the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools for Learning in Ghana

Cited by 4 publications

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Senior High School Students’ Awareness and Literacy on Computer Software Applications

Senior High School Students’ Awareness and Literacy on Computer Software Applications

Assessment of Information and Communication Technologies Awareness Level among Secondary School Students in Delta State, Nigeria

Implementation of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a Teaching Aid for Children with Special Needs

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