Factors Influencing the Integration of ICT in Resource Planning In Secondary Schools in Mashuuru District, Kajiado County, Kenya
- June 12, 2021
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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue V, May 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186
Asibah Everlyne M Kerubo1, Joseph Ndungu Karanja2, Dr. Githaka Mwangi3, Mr. Ferdinand Mbeche4
1Department of Education Administration and Planning, University of Nairobi, Kenya
2PhD Student, Department of Education Administration and Planning, University of Nairobi, Kenya
3Lecturer in Education Administration and Planning, University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus, Kenya
4Lecturer Department of Education Administration and Planning, University of Nairobi, Kikuyu Campus, Kenya
Abstract
The study sought to investigate factors influencing ICT integration in Resource planning in secondary schools in Mashuuru district, Kajiado County. Specifically, the study sought to establish the availability of ICT infrastructure and the level of training personnel, all in the integration of ICT in resource planning. The study employed descriptive survey design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches targeting 13 secondary schools, 13 school principals, 226 teachers. A sample of 88 respondents was randomly selected and interviewed for argumentation purposes of the study findings. Data was mainly collected using a questionnaire tool. Structured interview were also used in collecting quality data from the Principals. The study established that most schools had desktops, phones, television, laptops, DVD players, projectors and radios. Based on linear regression, availability of ICT infrastructure, R-Squired was 0.224 which explained (22.4%) of the factors influencing integration of ICT in resource planning in schools. The study found out that most teachers were well trained in Microsoft word, emails, Google search and excel with mean average of 3.22, 3.15. 3.30 and 2.73 respectively. Training in power point, access, office tools and quick books showed a low level training with mean average of 2.51, 2.38, 2.19 and 1.83 respectively. The sum mean average for all the variables was 2.66 implying a moderate level of training. This indicates that, in average, teachers in Mashuuru district were moderately trained in ICT use. The regression mode is adjusted R-Squired was 0.145 which explain (14.5%) extent at which training factors influenced integration of ICT, in resource planning in schools. Based on the findings, many schools in Mashuuru district had quite considerable enough ICT infrastructure that can necessitate the utilization of the same resource planning in schools. Quite a good number of teachers were also trained in ICT and this is attributed to the fact that most of the teachers were young. They had the prerequisite skills needed in the use of ICT in schools.
Key words: ICT Integration, Information Technology, Resource management, resource planning and software technology components.
1. Introduction
There was evidence from developed countries that investment in ICT in education planning in schools has had a significant impact (FAWE, 2015). However, there was little doubt that majority of sub-Saharan Africa’s populations were missing out on the boons of ICT in resource management in schools (Tuysuz, 2010). As a region lagging behind in integration, use and innovation in the ICT sectors, its people were missing out on a better education and well managed education systems and entities. ICT has contributed greatly to educational planning in schools worldwide (Peeraer and Petergem, 2011). Educational institutions in Kenya in the 21st century, just as in other parts of the world, are increasingly becoming complex multidimensional organizations requiring tremendous input in terms of human, financial and physical resources (FAWE, 2015). Such school working environments are bound to overwhelm the abilities of todays teacher and administrator if they were not aided in the performance of their school administrative and planning duties.
