Abstract

THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ICT TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF MATETE SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

Jacob Wambasi Kitari*, Lydiah Wamocha and Pamela Buhere

Abstract

This research study sort to determine the correlation between ICT technical support and academic performance of public primary schools in Matete Sub-County, Kenya. Descriptive Survey design was used to collect data.The study adapted quantitative research methods. The study targeted World Vision ICT project schools and those that did not get the support for comparison purposes. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to identify key respondents. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from head teachers and teachers. Reliability of research instruments was established through test-retest technique whereby reliability coefficient score of 0.72 for the head teachers and 0.78 for the teachers’ questionnaires were appropriate since these indices were above the minimum recommended value of 0.7. The research experts helped to clarify the contents of the test items in the questionnaires. Data collected were analyzed inferentially using Stata. The findings on the determination of the correlation between ICT technical support and academic performance of public primary schools, revealed statistically significant correlation, P= 0.022. Therefore, the researcher recommended that the government should deploy artisans with ICT management skills in all primary schools to repair and maintain both soft and hard wares.

Keywords: ICT technical support, Public Primary schools, academic performance.