Integrating Information and Communication Technology in Secondary Education in Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated the integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching and learning in secondary schools. The ability of ICT to provide an active and dynamic environment for learning and teaching. Teachers must incorporate ICT into their regular lessons and replace antiquated techniques with more contemporary resources in order to keep up with the demands of the digital age. A descriptive survey design was used and the population consisted of secondary (public and private) school teachers in Oyo State. Two hundred respondents were selected using the multistage sampling technique. The instrument used is a questionnaire (Information Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools - ICTTLSS) (r=0.89). The data collected were analyzed using frequency count, simple percentage, and t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The study established that the teachers are exposed to ICT, the teachers are making use of ICT available in the school, and the teachers had a high percentage in the extent of ICT integration in classroom teaching. Also, there is no significant difference in the male and female teachers on the integration of ICT for teaching. According to this study, the majority of teachers are regular users of ICT, and many of them utilize it more regularly for work-related purposes in their classrooms as well as for teaching and learning. The study suggested that in order to give students ICT-based learning opportunities that will enhance the quality of their education, teachers should constantly be prepared, have a positive attitude, and be well-equipped with ICT competencies.