Influence of Institutional Environment on Integration of Information Communication and Technology Projects in Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools: a Case of Nakuru County, Kenya

Abstract

This study attempts to identify influence of ICT technology environment on the integration of ICT projects in teaching and learning in Kenya public secondary schools particularly Nakuru County. The objectives of the study are to establish the influence of ICT competency of teachers on integration of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Nakuru County, to determine the influence of ICT infrastructure facilities on integration of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Nakuru County, to establish the influence of technical support on integration of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Nakuru County and to ascertain the influence of school administration support on integration of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Nakuru County. The study anchored on the Diffusion of innovation theory as well as on Technology acceptance theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design targeting students, teachers, technical staff and administrators in various public secondary schools within Nakuru county. A sample of 155 students, teachers, technical support and administrators was selected from the target population of 260. The study used a questionnaire and the interview guide to collect data which was analyzed using descriptive statistics including mean, frequency distributions, percentages and standard deviations as well as inferential statistical analysis which involved hypothesis testing. The analyzed data was presented using tables and charts. The research findings were that ICT teacher competence, ICT infrastructure, ICT technical support and administrative support are crucial component of integrating ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools. These findings could be used by Education stakeholders in training of teachers to acquire more ICT skills and therefore integrate it in the teaching and learning process. Quality of teaching and learning process becomes better with ICT thus creating a positive attitude among teachers and students. With these factors in mind the Ministry of Education in collaboration with that of ICT can easily integrate the projects in public secondary schools.