Information and communications technology and its effect on Banks’ performance in Uganda

Abstract

This study addressed the challenges faced by rural and underprivileged schools in Kyotera District regarding the integration of ICT resources in teaching and learning. Utilizing Saunders‘ research onion approach, the research aimed to explore the effectiveness of a proposed framework for enhancing ICT use in secondary schools. The target population consisted of five groups of knowledgeable participants, with data collected through document reviews, interviews, and questionnaires featuring both closedand open-ended questions. The study revealed that a majority of respondents felt ICT was effectively integrated into teaching and learning, with 70% agreeing and 15% strongly agreeing. Furthermore, 60% strongly agreed and 20% agreed that they were actively focusing on ICT use. Most participants (70%) strongly agreed that ICT could support classroom processes, though 10% strongly disagreed. On technical support, 50% strongly agreed and 30% agreed that there was adequate assistance for teachers, while 10% disagreed and 10% strongly disagreed. These findings highlight both the perceived benefits and challenges of ICT integration in the educational approach of Kyotera District. There is a need for increasing access to ideal ICT resources, providing additional training for teachers and improving technical support to enhance the use of ICT resources in secondary schools.