| dc.description.abstract | This thesis presents the design, validation, and evaluation of a framework aimed at enhancing
the utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching within
secondary schools in Uganda. The study addresses critical challenges such as limited digital
literacy, inadequate infrastructure, and fragmented systems that hinder effective ICT
integration in educational settings. Through a comprehensive mixed-methods approach, the
research identifies key components essential for ICT usability: system interoperability, user
accessibility, infrastructure readiness, and data security.
Empirical findings, validated through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), reveal significant
relationships between these components and teaching effectiveness. System interoperability
emerged as the most influential factor with a path coefficient of 0.38, followed by user
accessibility (0.35), infrastructure readiness (0.30), and data security (0.29). These coefficients
underscore the critical role of well-integrated and secure ICT systems in enhancing teaching
practices. Additionally, prototype testing demonstrated high levels of user satisfaction, with
100% of experts agreeing on the ease of use and 93.3% strongly endorsing the platform's
resource management capabilities.
The study also highlights the practical implications of the framework, showing that 86.7% of
experts validated its seamless integration with existing school systems. Furthermore, 80% of
respondents strongly agreed that the reporting tools provided meaningful insights into teaching
performance, affirming the framework's potential to transform educational delivery and
management. These results collectively validate the framework's effectiveness and its potential
for wide-scale adoption in Uganda's secondary school system.
In conclusion, this research offers a robust, empirically validated framework for ICT utilization
in teaching, addressing both technical and functional challenges. The findings provide valuable
insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of a
holistic approach to ICT integration in education. The framework's success in improving
teaching effectiveness and its alignment with national education goals position it as a vital tool
for advancing digital transformation in Uganda's educational sector. | en_US |
