A Study on Utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Medical Training Colleges within Kakamega County
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSRJRME) - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 5
Abstract
The background of the study concerns information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool used in teaching and learning. Despite modern technology, innovations to enhance teaching and learning worldwide, the use of ICT for delivering education seem to be facing a number of problems. The objective of the study was to determine utilization of information and communication technology in teaching and factors that influence the use of information and communication technology in teaching. The study site was medical training colleges within Kakamega County. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Questionnaires and interview guides were used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. The population of the study consisted of 1296 students and lecturers in medical colleges within Kakamega County. Stratified and simple random sampling was used. The sample size was 46 for tutors and 423 for students adopted by Yamanes method and Fisher’s et al respectively size. A pilot study was carried out at Bungoma medical college to test validity and reliability of research instruments. The study findings revealed that skill rate of ICT is still low (36.7%) among tutors and students. The factors influencing use of ICT included inadequate computers and lack of administrative support among others. The study recommends continuous investment in ICT infrastructure, capacity building of existing human resource and training of ICT and culture change regarding use of ICT.
Authors and Affiliations
Janepher Abuti Ogot, Gladys Mengich, Harun Chemjor Chepkeitany
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