The Role of Information Communication Technology (Ict) In the Management of Schools: A Case Study of Primary and Secondary Schools in the Zimbabwean Harare Province (2006)
Journal Title: IOSR Journals (IOSR Journal of Computer Engineering) - Year 2015, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: The study covered schools in the province of Harare. A representative stratified sample was carried out in coming up with the number of both the primary and secondary schools. Ninety-four schools were sampledand this represented one third of all Harare schools. These comprised of 18 government secondary schools, eight non-government secondary schools, 36 government primary schools, and 32 non-government primary schools. A quantitative methodology was employed. The main instrument used was a questionnaire and telephone interview was used to follow-up and clarify unclear issues. The heads of schools were used as the research subjects. The study showed that ICT played an important role in the management of schools and this was supported by literature. It showed that 86% of the schools had office computers and 26% had Internet connections. Business software, PASTEL and PAYPLUS, were used by only one school. Many advantages likedata storage and speedy document processing were being experienced in the use of ICT although there were problems and challenges such as high inflation, material shortages, skilled manpower shortages and insufficientfunds. The education ministry had a challenge of connecting the schools to its offices although many schools had office computers. The study recommended that the Ministry should connect school business systems to itsown system. The Ministry could make use of existing facilities to improve communication between different education structures. Further research was recommended to assess the effects of ICT on e-learning
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Dr Farai Choga
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