The influence of ICT on student performance in physics among secondary schools in Kibuku county, Kibuku district.

Abstract

The study was set to establish the influence of ICT on student performance in physics among Secondary schools in Kibuku County, Kibuku district. The study was guided by the following objectives; to determine the relationship between ICT and student performance in physics, to determine the importance of ICT to physics students and to recommend ways to improve student performance in physics. A survey research design made use of collected data from 120 respondents were selected. Questionnaires, interviews were used, teachers and students were purposively selected as they were key source of information and students were selected using simple random sampling. These secondary schools in the area of study were found not having enough qualified teachers and in most cases employ licensed teachers and S.6 leavers who do not have professional skills to impart knowledge into the learners. The challenges of inadequate ICT facilities, inadequate computer skills among physics teachers, and inadequate time for preparation of ICT integrated lessons were cited during the study. Therefore, learners are not able to explore a variety of information with the aid of ICT tools like computers connected to the internet, smart phones, where a student can access the information he/she wants. This information can be used for academic purposes to improve on their performance in physics.