Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning Biology: A Case for Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Kenya

Gideon Mwanda; Samwel Mwanda; Ronnie Midigo; John Maundu

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Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning Biology: A Case for Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Kenya

Gideon Mwanda, Samwel Mwanda, Ronnie Midigo, John Maundu

Published in International Journal of Education, Culture and Society (Volume 2, Issue 6)

Received: 3 March 2017 Accepted: 28 March 2017 Published: 28 November 2017

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The purpose of this study was to find out the extent of integration of computer technology into teaching and learning Biology in secondary schools of Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Kenya. The target population consisted of students and biology teachers in the Sub-County. Data was collected by use of questionnaires and an observation check list. From the study, most schools had few computers; teachers had inadequate training on use of computer applications; most teachers did not use computer technology for personal growth and instructional purposes. Inadequate number of computers in the sampled schools was the major challenge facing the integration of computer technology into the instruction process. The study recommends increased accessibility of computers, adequate training on use of computer technology and development of a policy framework to guide on the path to effective computer integration into instruction process.

Published in	International Journal of Education, Culture and Society (Volume 2, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijecs.20170206.12
Page(s)	165-171
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
Copyright	Copyright © The Author(s), 2017. Published by Science Publishing Group

Keywords

Computer, Technology, Biology, Constructivist Learning, Attitude, Education

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Gideon Mwanda, Samwel Mwanda, Ronnie Midigo, John Maundu. Integrating ICT into Teaching and Learning Biology: A Case for Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Kenya. Int J Educ Cult Soc. 2017;2(6):165-171. doi: 10.11648/j.ijecs.20170206.12

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Gideon Mwanda

Department of Education Computer Technology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Samwel Mwanda

Department of Education Communication and Technology, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Ronnie Midigo

Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
John Maundu

Department of Education Computer Technology, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

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