Incorporating information communication and technology into teaching and learning, the benefits and challenges

Abstract

The study investigated the benefits and challenges incorporating ICT into teaching and learning in selected schools in Korle Klottey District. The study was anchored on the positivist research philosophy and influenced by the quantitative research approach. The study employed the descriptive survey research design with a targeted population of 383. Out this number, a sample of 105 ICT teachers which were selected using purposive sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaire was used as the main instrument for data collection. The instrument attracted a reliability coefficient of 0.78. The data were analyzed using percentages and frequency distributions. Among other findings were that, ICT resources available for use in the district are mainly computers, with very few schools having television sets. Also, inadequate and unavailable ICT resources, lack and unstable sources of electricity and lack of integration skills were mentioned as the inhibiting factors of ICT integration into the curriculum. The researcher recommended that, the government and other stake holders of education in Ghana should consider providing a variety of Information and Communication Technologies or resources proportionally to all public basic schools to encourage more effective teaching and learning.