Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching among Teachers in Selected Public Senior Secondary Schools in Katsina Senatorial Zone, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Utilization among Teachers in selected Public Senior Secondary Schools in Katsina Senatorial Zone. The objectives of the study were to find out the types of ICT use; to ascertain the frequency of ICT utilization and to make recommendations with regards to utilization of ICT by public senior secondary school teachers in Katsina senatorial zone. Cross-sectional survey research method was used and the instrument used was questionnaire. The population was 1948. 30% of the population was used to draw a sample size of five hundred and eighty four (584) respondents and a total of three hundred and thirty two (332) respondents duly completed, represented 56.75%. Responses were analyzed using tables; percentage and frequency. Findings revealed that the self-trial and indoor training were major ICT program participated. The types of ICT program frequently used by teachers in public senior secondary school were computers; word processing; printers and internet. It is therefore recommended that the government in conjunction with other relevant agencies should ensure that ICTs training to teachers be done on regular bases; Awareness programs that publicize existing and new ICTs should carried out by schools management. Sensitization forums should be organized among teachers, café/ media staff and other stakeholders on the importance and benefits of ICTs resources in teaching and learning process. Ministry of education should provide adequate power supply to the café/ media centers by using standby generators, solar energy, wind energy and inverters.