IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON TEACHING OF SCIENCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE.

Abstract

This study aimed to ascertain the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on
teaching of science in senior secondary schools in Awka South local government area of Anambra
State. Two research questions were raised and answered to achieve the purpose of this study. A
descriptive survey research design was used to carry out this study. The population for this study
consisted of all the 116 science teachers in 19 public senior secondary schools in Awka South local
government of Anambra State The total population sampling method was used for the study which
gave a sample size of 116 science teachers. The instrument used for collection of data is a structured
questionnaire developed by the researchers. The questionnaire contained thirteen (13) item questions.
The instrument was validated by three (3) lecturers from the Department of Science Education,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. To determine the internal consistency of the instrument,
Cronbach alpha method was used and a reliability coefficient of 0.89 was obtained. The researchers
with the aid of 5 research assistants went to the sample public senior secondary schools and
administered the questionnaire to the respondents on the spot. Data collected were analyzed using
mean. Results revealed that ICT has a positive impact on the academic achievement of students in
science. The result of the study also revealed that information and communication technology
equipment are not readily available or complete in schools. It was recommended among others that
government should provide funding and adequate ICT equipment for schools to use in order to aid
learning