Unit – I: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ICT: Concept, Objectives, Need and Importance of ICT - Characteristics and Scope of Information and Communication Technology.
Globally, educational systems are adopting new technologies to integrate ICT in the teaching and learning process, to prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need in their subject matter. In this way the teaching profession is evolving from teacher- centered to student- centered learning environments. ICT integration is understood as the usage of technology seamlessly for educational processes like transacting curricular content and students working on technology to do authentic tasks.
Nowadays ICT facilitate not only the delivery of lessons but also the learning process itself. This includes computer based technologies, digital imaging, the internet, file servers, data storage devices, network infrastructure, desktops, laptops and broadcasting technologies namely radio and television, and telephone which are used as instructional tools at schools.
Unit – I: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
ICT: Concept, Objectives, Need and Importance of ICT - Characteristics and Scope of Information and Communication Technology.
Globally, educational systems are adopting new technologies to integrate ICT in the teaching and learning process, to prepare students with the knowledge and skills they need in their subject matter. In this way the teaching profession is evolving from teacher- centered to student- centered learning environments. ICT integration is understood as the usage of technology seamlessly for educational processes like transacting curricular content and students working on technology to do authentic tasks.
Nowadays ICT facilitate not only the delivery of lessons but also the learning process itself. This includes computer based technologies, digital imaging, the internet, file servers, data storage devices, network infrastructure, desktops, laptops and broadcasting technologies namely radio and television, and telephone which are used as instructional tools at schools.
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Information & Communication technologies are “technological tools and resources that are used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store & manage information”
- C. Blurton
They “include hardware, software & netware, as well as institutional, financial, cultural & application- related parameters that determine how ICTs will be shaped and developed by society at large”
–The Research Council of Norway
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Education 4.0 is a purposeful approach to learning that lines up the fourth industrial revolution and about transforming the future of education using advanced technology and automation. This presentation slide explains the innovative practices of incorporating advanced technology in our classroom practice.
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It describes the 10 simple ICT tools that can be utilized in Education. It can be helpful video for beginners who are about to use ICT / Social Media tools in Education.
Information & Communication technologies are “technological tools and resources that are used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store & manage information”
- C. Blurton
They “include hardware, software & netware, as well as institutional, financial, cultural & application- related parameters that determine how ICTs will be shaped and developed by society at large”
–The Research Council of Norway
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The impact of information and communication technology (ict) on teacher education and its implication for professional development in nigeria
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The Impact of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) on Teacher Education and its
Implication for Professional Development in Nigeria
OSAKWE, REGINA N. (Ph.D.)
Department of Educational Administration and Policy
Studies, Delta State University, Abraka
nonyeosakwe@yahoo.co.uk
Accepted: March 01, 2013 Published: April 05, 2013
Doi:10.5296/ijld.v3i2.3475 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v3i2.3475
Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the impact of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) on teacher education programme and professional development in Nigeria.
The population comprised 825 lecturers of colleges of education. The sample of 206 lecturers
were randomly selected using stratified sampling technique. Four research questions and
four hypotheses were raised and tested at alpha level of 0.05 significance using Pearson
Product Moment Correlation Statistics. Results of the research questions revealed that there
is a relationship between ICT and research, effective student learning, access to information
materials for teaching and professional development. This was because the mean ratings of
lecturers responses were above 2.50 decision rule. The results of the hypotheses revealed that
there is a significant relationship between ICT and lesson presentation, access to information
on teaching materials, students’ effective learning and professional development. It was
therefore recommended that government should provide adequate ICT accessories and
infrastructures in all colleges of education, fund and proper electricity. Refresher courses
should also be organized for teacher trainers and trainees on the operation and usage of ICT.
Keywords: Information, Communication, Technology, Teacher Education, Lecturers, Teacher
Trainees, ICT Accessories, ICT Infrastructures
INTRODUCTION
In Nigeria, teacher education is gaining prominence because of the need for qualified
teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to adequately carry out teaching jobs
as well as for professional growth (Osunde and Omoruyi, 2004). Teacher education is the
process of training that deals with the art of acquiring professional competencies and growth.
It is an essential exercise that enhances the skills of teaching and learning. It is designed to
produce highly motivated, sensitive, conscientious and successful classroom teachers who
handle students effectively and professionally for better educational achievement (Ololube,
2005). Amedeker (2005) opined that inadequate teacher preparation programmes result in
inability of most teachers to demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of the
structure, function and the development of their disciplines. Therefore, an effective teacher
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education programme is a prerequisite for a reliant education and creates some confidence in
both the teacher and their students as learning is coordinated effectively and professionally and
problems inherent in teacher education rectified and solved (Lawal, 2003). Teacher education
programmes in Nigeria are under the supervision and control of government departments.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are key tools and have
revolutionary impact on how we see the world and live in it. This phenomenon gave origin to
contemporary advances in living standard. ICT is having a revolutionary impact on
educational methodology globally. However, this revolution is not widespread and needs to
be strengthened to reach a large percentage of the population. In a complex society like
Nigeria, many factors affect the use of ICT and integration, so an interdisciplinary and
integrated approach is very necessary to ensure the successful development of teacher
education programmes (Maclkemenjima, 2005). The integration of Information and
Communication Technologies in higher education has been a topic of debate. In Nigeria, the
relationship between the development of ICTs and use in teacher education programmes and its
diffusion into the programmes in colleges of education is dependent upon government policies
(FRN, 2004). The pervasiveness of ICT has brought about rapid changes in technology and
social, political and economic transformation globally and the field of education has not been
unaffected by its penetrating influence. Undoubtedly, ICTs has qualitatively and quantitatively
impacted on teaching, learning and research through teacher education. Therefore, ICT
provides opportunities for student-teachers, academic and non-academic staff to communicate
with one another effectively during formal and informal teaching and learning (Yusuf, 2005).
In the same vein, teachers need training not only in computer literacy but also in the application
of various kinds of educational software to teaching and learning (Ololube, 2006).
Furthermore, they need to learn how to integrate ICTs into classroom activities. The quality
of teachers is a key predictor of students learning (Ololube, 2005a, b), and teacher training is
enhanced through the use of ICT accessories. ICTs are tools that can facilitate teacher training
and help teachers take full advantage of the potentials of technology to enhance student
learning (UNESCO, 2003).
ICT facilitates the acquisition and absorption of knowledge. If offers developing
countries unprecedented opportunities to enhance educational systems, improve policy
formulation and execution and widen the range of opportunities for the poor (Ejedafiru and
Akporhonor, 2011). Thus, ICT stands as a diverse set of technological tools and materials
used to communicate, create, store, manage and disseminate information. These technologies
include computers, internet broadcasting, television and telephone (Ejedafiru et al, 2011).
Information and Communication Technologies could be very useful. It helps to
develop skills as it provides effective training programmes. It has capacity for stimulation,
model-building and interactive adaptation. Its usage applies not only to the sciences and
languages but also to various other of professional courses. ICTs could assist in the
development of administrative skills related to students management, tutoring, course writing
and pedagogic skills in education.
Information and Communication Technologies could be very effective in facilitating
teacher education programmes. There are several benefits of introducing and using ICT as
part of the teaching and learning process. Lafarriere, Breuleux and Bracewell (1999) argue
that there are significant benefits in using ICT as part of the teaching and learning process as
long as teachers recognize the relationship between the use of ICT and the overall curriculum.
With reference to the Nigerian situation, ICT policy for education also stresses the importance
of integrating ICT across the curriculum rather than teaching about ICT. Hence, there is need
for thorough curriculum planning that will include integration of ICTs.
Haddad and Draxier (2005) claim that ICTs do make valuable contributions to
educational development and effective learning by expanding access, promoting efficiency,
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improving the quality of learning, enhancing the quality of teaching and improving
management systems. Roberts (2000) looks at how the use of technology can enhance
teaching and learning by improving students achievement and providing access to a variety of
education materials. According to Obunadike (2010), ICT aids learning in the following ways:
It helps breakdown the barriers between teachers and students, improves the socio-cultural
behavioural patterns of students, improves ethical awareness of students to the norms and
existing moralities of the immediate community, serves as an agent of change, and helps
disseminate ideas, educational materials and instructional resources.
Nonetheless, all the potentials of ICT for education cannot be realized without an
effective educational policy in place, without making concrete decisions about teaching with
ICT, without making sure the necessary infrastructure is in place, without having more than
enough relevant content, without prioritizing professional development and deciding on how it
must be integrated.
Olakulehin (2007) says that pedagogic application of ICT involves effective learning
with the aid of computers and other information technologies. It serves the purpose of
learning aids which play complementary roles in teaching/learning situations, rather than
supplements to the teacher/instructor/facilitator. Many teachers regard computers as add-on,
rather than a replacement device. The pedagogic use of the computer necessitates the
development of skills and attitudes related to effective use of information and communication
technologies among teachers and students. Aside from literacy, ICT facilitates learning in
subject areas and at home on one’s own. It further leads to the use of new methods like
modeling, simulation, use of data bases, guided discovery, closed-word exploration etc. The
implications in terms of changes in teaching strategy, instructional content, role of the teachers
and context of the curricula are obvious and inevitable.
Pedagogy through the application of information and communication technologies has
the advantage of heightening motivation, helping to recall previous learning, providing new
instructional stimuli, activating the learner’s response, providing systematic and steady
feedback, facilitating appropriate practice, sequencing learning appropriately and providing a
viable source of information for enhanced learning. Teachers who use this system of
instructional strategy would be able to kindle desirable attitudes towards information
technology in the heart of the learner.
Many challenges confront the application of ICTs to teacher training and the
educational system in general. These challenges include limited ICT infrastructure, lack of
information, illiteracy of teachers and teacher trainers-technophobia, poor or non-existent
internet connectivity, inadequate learning resources including related educational tools, course
curriculum, lack lustre attitude of teacher-trainees and teacher-trainers, software license and
high costs of maintenance and technical support as well as poor power supply.
Slow access to basic ICT equipments and inadequacies in the use of audiovisual
materials and equipment including films, slides, transparencies, projectors, globes, charts,
maps, bulletin boards, plus programmed materials, information retrieval systems and
instructional television in teacher education programmes are barriers to the effective and
professional development of teachers in Nigeria (Ololube, 2006).
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Efforts made by both federal and state governments to establish valuable and effective
teacher education programmes in Nigeria have proved abortive. This is due to lack of
adequate ICT infrastructures in teacher education programmes. The result is reduced access
to ICT based instructional materials. Even at the school level, teachers hardly come in contact
with ICT based instructional materials.
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Many Nigerian teachers find it difficult to effectively use technology in the classrooms
and other areas of teaching and learning. The possible reason for this is that teachers are not
well trained on the use of ICTs for teaching (Ololube, 2006).
Therefore, the problem statement for this work is, how does Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) influence teacher education and professional development
in Nigeria?
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
(1) What is the relationship between ICT and access to information for teaching materials in
teacher education programme?
(2) Is there any relationship between ICT and effective learning by students in teacher
education programme?
(3) How does ICT influence professional development in teacher education programme?
(4) What is the relationship between ICT and research in teacher education programme?
HYPOTHESIS
The following hypotheses were formulated to guide the study and tested at 0.05 level of
significance:
There is no significant relationship between ICT and lesson presentation in teacher
education programme.
There is no significant relationship between ICT and access to information on teaching
materials in teacher education programme.
There is no significant relationship between ICT and effective learning by students in
teacher education programme.
There is no significant relationship between ICT and professional support in teacher
education programme.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) on teacher education programme and its implication for professional
development in Nigeria. This study also intends to examine:
How ICT influences lesson presentation.
If there is a relationship between ICT and access to information on teaching materials.
Whether there is a relationship between ICT and effective learning by
students-teachers.
The relationship between ICT and professional development.
The impact of ICT on research in teacher education programme.
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
The survey method was adopted for the study. This study is correlational in nature
because it sought to establish the relationship between dependent and independent variables.
The population of the study comprises all the 825 teachers (lecturers) of Colleges of Education
in Delta State of Nigeria.
The sample was made up of 206 lecturers which were selected using the stratified
random sampling technique. The selection was restricted to only Master’s degree (M.Ed.) and
Doctorate degree (Ph.D.) holders in Education. A four point scale of Strongly Agree (SA),
Agree (A), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD) was used to measure the 58 items in the
instrument (questionnaire).
The face and content validity of the instrument was established after subjecting the
instrument to scrutiny by experts in Educational Administration and Educational Measurement
who read through the items and made useful suggestions which were incorporated into the final
draft. The reliability of the instrument was tested using the test-re-test method and the (r)
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value obtained was 0.72 as the coefficient of subject stability. The research questions were
analyzed using the mean for lecturers responses with 2.50 and above acceptance level and
below 2.50 rejection level. The hypotheses were analyzed using the Pearson product moment
correlation coefficient statistics and tested at alpha level of significance of 0.05.
RESULTS
Research Question 1: What is the relationship between ICT and access to information for
teaching materials in teacher education training programme?
In table 1, the lecturers responses indicated that ICT has a relationship with access to
information for teaching materials. This is because, out of the twelve (12) items, eleven (11)
have their mean ratings are above 2.50 which is the level of acceptance, while item seven has
mean rating below 2.50. The grand mean of these means is 3.38 which is a proof that lecturers
agreed that there is a relationship between ICT and access to information for teaching materials
in teacher education programme.
Research Question 2: Is there any relationship between ICT and effective learning by
students in teacher education programme?
Table 2 reveals that all the items yielded mean ratings above the decision rule of 2.50.
These mean ratings show that lecturers agreed that there is a relationship between ICT and
student effective learning in teacher education programme. The table also indicated a grand
mean of 3.90 which is above the decision rule of 2.50. This supports the lecturers’ responses
about ICT and student-teachers effective learning.
Research Question 3: How does ICT influence professional development in teacher
education programme?
In table 3, lecturers responses showed that each of all the thirteen (13) items produced
mean ratings above the decision rule of 2.50. These mean ratings show that lecturers agreed
that there is a relationship between ICT and professional development in teacher education
programme. The table also indicated a grand mean of 3.87 which is above the decision rule of
2.50. It supports the lecturers’ responses about ICT and professional development.
Research Question 4: What is the relationship between ICT and research in teacher
education programme?
Table 4 reveals that each of the ten (10) items yielded mean ratings above the decision
rule of 2.50. These mean ratings show that lecturers agreed that there is a relationship
between ICT and research in teacher education programme. The table also indicated a grand
mean of 3.82 which is above the decision rule of 2.50.
Hypothesis 1: There is no significant relationship between ICT and lesson presentation in
teacher education programme.
In table 5, the r-calculated value of 0.68 is less than the r-critical value of 0.1946.
Hence, the null hypothesis was rejected. This shows that there is a significant relationship
between ICT and lesson presentation of lecturers in teacher education.
Hypothesis 2: There is no significant relationship between ICT and access to information on
teaching materials in teacher education programme.
Table 6 shows that the r-calculated value of 0.62 is greater than the r-critical value of
0.1946. Hence, the null hypothesis is rejected. This indicates that there is a significant
relationship between ICT and access to information on teaching materials in teacher education.
Hypothesis 3: There is no significant relationship between ICT and effective learning by
students in teacher education programme.
Table 7 shows that the r-calculated value of 0.29 is greater than the r-critical value of
0.1946. Hence, the null hypothesis is rejected. This shows that there is a significant
relationship between ICT and effective learning by students in teacher education.
Hypothesis 4: There is no significant relationship between ICT and professional support.
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In table 8, the r-calculated value of 0.68 is greater than the r-critical value of 0.1946.
Hence, the null hypothesis is rejected. This shows a significant relationship between ICT and
professional support in teacher education and professional development.
DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
This study answered four research questions and tested four hypotheses on the impact
of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on teacher education programme and its
implication for professional development. The results in tables one, two, three and four
revealed that lecturers agreed that there is a relationship between ICT and access to information
for teaching materials, effective learning by students, professional development and research
respectively, in teacher education programme. This is because the mean ratings of lecturers
responses were above the decision rule of 2.50.
Results on hypothesis one in the study revealed that there is a significant relationship
between ICT and lesson presentation. This could be due to the fact that there are ICT
infrastructural facilities in the teacher training institutions that were used in this study. This
finding agrees with Maclkemenjima (2005) who said that in a complex society like Nigeria,
many factors affect the use and integration of ICT; so an interdisciplinary and integrated
approach is very necessary to ensure the successful development of teacher education
programmes.
Results on hypothesis two showed that there is a significant relationship between ICT
and access to information on teaching materials. This finding is in line with Lafarriere et al.
(1999) who opined that there are significant benefits in using ICT as part of the teaching and
learning process including accessibility to information materials in all parts of the world.
Hypothesis three’s results showed that there is a significant relationship between ICT
and effective learning by students. The plausible reason for this finding is that there are ICT
based instructional and infrastructural facilities/equipment in the teacher education institutions
that were used for this study. This finding agrees with that of Roberts (2000) who is of the
view that the use of ICT enhances teaching and learning.
Hypothesis four’s results revealed that there is a significant relationship between ICT
and professional support on teacher training and professional development. This finding is in
agreement with Haddad and Draxier (2005) who observed that ICT makes valuable
contributions to various parts of educational development and effective learning by expanding
access, promoting efficiency, improving the quality of learning, enhancing the quality of
teaching and improving management systems.
CONCLUSION
There is a significant relationship between ICT and lesson presentation. The reason
could be that teacher trainers in these institution have up-to-date information on the desired
motives behind ICT. A significant relationship also exists between ICT and access to
information on teaching materials. This may not be unconnected with the fact that there are
infrastructural facilities and equipment available in the institutions used for the study.
Finally, there is a significant relationship between ICT and students (teacher trainees)
effective learning as well as with professional development.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are made:
Government should provide computers, internet and other ICT infrastructures in all
the Colleges of Education so as to encourage lecturers to use them.
Teacher training and professional development oriented policies should support
ICT-related teaching models that encourage both students and lecturers to play
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active roles in teaching and learning activities. Emphasis should be placed on
the pedagogy behind the use of ICT for teaching and learning.
Parents should encourage their children and wards to take advantage of the numerous
benefits provided by ICT by making computers and other information
communication tools available to enhance their learning.
Refresher courses in form of workshops, conferences and seminars should be
organized for teacher trainers and trainees on the operation and use of ICT.
Adequate fund should be provided for Colleges of Education for proper management
of available ICT accessories.
There should also be constant supply of electricity.
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Table 1: Mean Responses of Lecturers on ICT and Access to Information for Teaching
Materials
S/N ITEMS N Mean SD Decision
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
ICT creates access to good and current information for
teaching.
ICT helps in having access to databases that are not
feasible in the immediate library.
Facilitates easy transfer of information from the
internet.
ICT expands access to information.
ICT eases accessibility to all kinds of information and
data.
ICT eases sending and receiving of information to and
from colleagues, students and management.
Internet fraud hampers sending and receiving
information.
Lecturers should have unlimited access to the internet.
Every lecturer and student-teacher should own a
computer to use in teaching and learning.
ICT should be used for sending and receiving
information by lecturers.
ICT should not be used to access information because
of internet fraud.
ICT should not be used to access information because
it is very expensive.
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
3.50
3.92
3.46
3.64
3.75
3.53
2.46
3.91
3.63
3.58
2.58
2.64
0.98
0.74
1.02
0.87
0.76
1.05
1.17
0.88
1.21
0.57
0.69
0.95
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Disagreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Grand Mean 3.38
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Table 2: Mean Responses of Lecturers on ICT and Student-Teachers Effective Learning
S/N ITEMS N Mean SD Decision
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
ICT make lessons more interesting to students.
ICT makes lessons easier and more motivating for students.
ICT helps in quick access to study materials in various subject
areas.
ICT enhances learning and improves students achievement.
ICT provides prompt feedback to students.
ICT promotes interactive learning.
ICT accessories (computer) should be made available to
students during classroom instruction for use.
ICT leads to the development of database for students.
ICT facilitates the acquisition of basic skills and potentials
such as inquiry and expository skills.
ICT helps students to develop functional skills.
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
3.75
4.22
3.63
3.77
3.95
3.91
3.94
4.02
4.05
3.73
0.88
0.52
0.94
0.98
0.73
0.85
0.52
0.85
0.94
0.74
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Grand Mean 3.90
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Table 3: Mean Responses of Lecturers on ICT and Professional Development
S/N ITEMS N Mean SD Decision
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
ICT makes teachers’ administration more efficient.
ICT gives the teacher more prestige.
ICT provides knowledge and use application packages for
teaching.
ICT brings about positive changes to teaching practice.
ICT facilitates the knowledge and use of animation software.
ICT provides professional support for teachers through the
internet.
ICT should be used for teachers administration and
management.
ICT aid application, registration and evaluation of students.
ICT provides motivation for staff and supports teachers
instructional planning.
ICT should be used to create databases for students record.
Lecturers should have unlimited access to the internet.
ICT improves quality of teaching.
ICT usage improves professional advancement and
development of lecturers.
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
3.82
4.24
3.62
3.83
3.94
3.93
3.96
4.00
4.01
3.71
3.20
3.60
4.49
0.82
0.43
0.87
0.89
0.77
0.86
0.54
0.83
0.91
0.67
1.12
0.87
0.63
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Grand Mean 3.87
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Table 4: Mean Responses of Lecturers on ICT and Research
S/N ITEMS N Mean SD Decision
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
ICT makes research undertaking easier through various
websites.
ICT helps in having current information materials for
research.
ICT is a fast means of communication and a quick method in
research.
Using ICT for research is very beneficial to users.
ICT is used to access current information during research.
ICT is used to get help from distant places during research
undertaking.
ICT is used for research despite the cost.
ICT encourages the conduct of research through internet.
ICT ensures accuracy of work and eliminate drudgery during
research.
ICT creates and provides access to good and current
references during research.
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
206
3.69
4.17
3.54
3.68
3.86
3.85
3.88
3.92
3.94
3.63
0.93
0.54
1.03
1.00
0.78
0.80
0.41
0.96
1.03
0.69
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Agreed
Grand Mean 3.82
Table 5: Pearson product moment correlation coefficient of ICT and lesson presentation
Variables N X SD r-cal. r-crit. Level of Sig. Decision
ICT
Lesson presentation
206
206
1.47
1.18
0.86
0.89 0.68 0.1946 0.05
Significant
(Rejected)
Table 6: Pearson product moment correlation of ICT and access to information on teaching
materials
Variables N X SD r-cal. r-crit. Level of Sig. Decision
ICT
Access to information
206
206
0.51
0.20
0.18
0.13 0.62 0.1946 0.05
Significant
(Rejected)
Table 7: Pearson product moment correlation coefficient of ICT and effective learning by
students
Variables N X SD r-cal. r-crit. Level of Sig. Decision
ICT
Students learning
206
206
0.57
0.52
0.21
0.19 0.29 0.1946 0.05
Significant
(Rejected)
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Table 8: Pearson product moment correlation coefficient of ICT and professional support
Variables N X SD r-cal. r-crit. Level of Sig. Decision
ICT
Professional Development
206
206
0.67
0.43
0.36
0.30 -0.68 0.1946 0.05
Significant
(Rejected)
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