The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Students Performance in Public Secondary Schools

The Impact of Information and Communication Technology on Students’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Chapter One:
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background Information
1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Hypothesis
1.5 Significance of the Study
1.6 Scope of the Study
Chapter Two:
2.0 Literature Review
Chapter Three:
3.0 Research Methodology
3.1 Description of the Study Area
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Method of Data Collection
3.4 Data Limitation
3.5 Method of Data Analysis
3.5.1 Summative Approaches
3.5.2 Simple Percentage
3.5.3 Incremental Averages
3.6 Test of Hypothesis
Chapter Four
4.0 Presentation of Data, Analysis of Data, and Discussion of Findings
4.1 Data Presentation
4.2 Data Analysis
4.3 Discussion of Findings
4.4 Test of Hypothesis
Chapter Five:
5.0 Summary of Findings Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation

ABSTRACT

This study was intended to evaluate the effect of ICT usage on the academic performance of students. This study was guided by the following objectives; to examine the relationship between computer usage and academic achievement of HNAUB students, to examine the effectiveness of computer usage in the teaching and learning process in universities, to identify the disadvantages of computer usage in higher institutions. The study employed the survey design; questionnaires in addition to library research were applied to collect data. Primary and secondary data sources were used and data was analyzed using the correlation statistical tool at a 5% level of significance which was presented in frequency tables and percentages. The respondents under the study were 200 teaching and non-teaching staff and student of Houdegbe North American University, Benin. The study findings revealed that Houdegbe North American University, Benin is computer-oriented. Computer usage is essential for educational development. There is a relationship between computer usage and academic achievement in secondary schools. Computer usage influences academic achievement in schools. Many universities in Nigeria, Benin, and Ghana are not computer-oriented.

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