INTEGRATING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINSTRATION IN KIBWEZI SUB – COUNTY, MAKUENI COUNTY, KENYA

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to assess integrating ICT in public secondary school administration in Kibwezi Sub County of Makueni County. The study was guided by the following objectives: to assess the state of ICT infrastructure in public secondary school administration in Kibwezi sub county, to determine the level of ICT integration in Public secondary school administration in Kibwezi Sub county, to assess the influence of ICT infrastructure on ICT Integration in secondary schools administration in Kibwezi sub county, to investigate the challenges facing ICT integration in public secondary school administration in Kibwezi Sub county, Makueni county. The study used descriptive survey design. The target population for this study was all the 60 Principals in the sub county, 420 HODs, and 240 class teachers. The study sample was selected using simple random sampling. Data was collected from a sample of 210 respondents composed of 17 Principals, 125 Heads of departments and 68 class teachers. Data was collected through questionnaires and was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that public schools lacked adequate computers for administrative purposes. Majority of the Principals 14(82.4%) never used ICT in entertainment and to motivate teachers, 9(52.9%) never used ICT in comparing materials presented in different media. It was also found that majority of the Heads of departments 63(50.0%) used ICT in processing and analyzing administration data once or twice a week. Majority of the principals, Heads of Departments and Class teachers 114(56%) strongly agreed that ICT improves general administration activities. On the challenges faced in integrating ICT in secondary school administration it was found that Principals acquired computers through purchasing, government sponsorships, parents’ contribution and through donations of stakeholders to the school. The study concluded that there is low integration of ICT in secondary school administration which is caused by challenges such as internet connectivity, lack of electricity, low government funding on ICT and lack of computer skills by the personnel concerned. The recommended that the government should equip schools with necessary ICT infrastructure, ensure that secondary schools are supplied with electricity. The study suggested that since the study was carried out in Kibwezi sub – county similar studies should be conducted in other areas to compare the results