PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHERS AND CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ICTs IN ANAMBRA STATE

Eyibe Chukwuka S. and Ogwata C. M
Publisher: JOTERD {"id":5,"volume_name":"Vol 5 Number 1","created_at":null,"updated_at":null,"url":"volumes\/5.jpg"} (1): 1: doi: 1 Published in 2017

The study examined the perceptions of teachers and challenges in the implementation of ICT in Anambra State of Nigeria. Staffs of the selected schools numbering 15 were used for the study. Two research questions guided the study. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. The data were collected, presented, analyzed and interpreted using mean. The findings showed that although teachers often resist change, the extent to which their perception negatively influences ICT implementation is minimal. The result also showed that the major challenges to ICT implementation were those faced by teachers in the course of using computer in teaching and learning, such as lack of competence, confidence, access to resources and inadequate training. Other factors include lack of technical support, power supply, finance and security. The study recommended that teachers should be trained and provided with new devices and technology. The study concluded that an enabling environment, finance and technical support should be provided for the smooth implementation of ICT.

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