The role of information and communication technology in the management of selected secondary schools in Central Uganda - Softcover

Ziraba, Abdallah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3656338019 ISBN 13: 9783656338017

Publisher: Grin Verlag, 2012

Synopsis

Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, , course: Masters of Education In information and Communication Technology, language: English, abstract: The study was about establishing the role of ICT in the management of secondary schools in selected schools of Central Uganda with particular interest on the role of ICT in enhancing effective financial management, the effect of ICT on examination management; setting, testing, record keeping and grading system and the role of ICT in enhancing effective communication in selected secondary schools in central Uganda. The study was prompted by the realization that management in many secondary schools in Uganda was characterized by inefficiency in the areas of financial management, examination management and dissemination of information in schools which had resulted into declining academic standards yet schools had ICT facilities that could enhance effective management. The study was carried out in selected secondary schools in Central Uganda. I used a cross sectional survey design in this study and I collected data using semi-structured survey questionnaires, interviews and observation. I logically analyzed Qualitative data as the study progressed and I used a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and excel to analyze quantitative data. Purposive sampling technique was used and tables were used to determine the sample sizes. Upon the role of ICT on management of financial issues, I discovered that most of the schools were applying ICT facilities in management of financial issues; however some of the administrators lacked enough computer skill to effectively use ICT in the financial management of the school. The mostly used ICT facilities included electronic databases, internet, and computer applications such as Excel, Word and Access for managing teacher's pay rolls, allowances, salaries, school fees payment verification and procurement. Thus making an impact on record keeping, moni

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About the Author

Mr Ziraba Abdallah holds Masters of Education degree in Information and Communication Technology, Integration of ICT in Education, ICT and Educational Management, and ICT pedagogy from Makerere University. He is currently a lecturer at the ICT University USA, Cameroon Campus. A seasoned educationist with over 10 years of teaching experience at Secondary school and several academic institutions including Universities, Mr Ziraba has taught students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. He possesses excellent administrative, verbal communication and written skills along with constructive and effective teaching methods that promote a stimulating learning environment. Contacts: Email: abdallah.ziraba@ictuniversity.org Phone: +237651625643

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Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Pedagogy - Media Pedagogy, , course: Masters of Education In information and Communication Technology, language: English, abstract: The study was about establishing the role of ICT in the management of secondary schools in selected schools of Central Uganda with particular interest on the role of ICT in enhancing effective financial management, the effect of ICT on examination management; setting, testing, record keeping and grading system and the role of ICT in enhancing effective communication in selected secondary schools in central Uganda. The study was prompted by the realization that management in many secondary schools in Uganda was characterized by inefficiency in the areas of financial management, examination management and dissemination of information in schools which had resulted into declining academic standards yet schools had ICT facilities that could enhance effective management. The study was carried out in selected secondary schools in Central Uganda. I used a cross sectional survey design in this study and I collected data using semi-structured survey questionnaires, interviews and observation. I logically analyzed Qualitative data as the study progressed and I used a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and excel to analyze quantitative data. Purposive sampling technique was used and tables were used to determine the sample sizes. Upon the role of ICT on management of financial issues, I discovered that most of the schools were applying ICT facilities in management of financial issues; however some of the administrators lacked enough computer skill to effectively use ICT in the financial management of the school. The mostly used ICT facilities included electronic databases, internet, and computer applications such as Excel, Word and Access for managing teacher¿s pay rolls, allowances, salaries, school fees payment verification and procurement. Thus making an impact on record keeping, monitoring of school fees payment, time saving and decision making About the effect of ICT on examination management; setting, testing, record keeping and grading system, I realized that the application of ICT was most significant in record keeping and least in testing of students. ICT had contributed on the improvement of efficiency in tracking students¿ academic progress, grading of students¿ performance and ensured maximum security;

Edition details

• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3656338019
• ISBN 13: 9783656338017
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76