Challenges of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning During Coronavirus Pandemic in Secondary Schools in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Abstract

This research was done on the challenges of using (ICT) information and communication technology in teaching and learning during coronavirus pandemic in secondary schools in awka south local government area of anambra state. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study comprised of 495 teachers in the 19 public secondary schools in Awka South L.G.A. of Anambra State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 10 public secondary schools, out of the 19 public secondary schools in Awka south, while 25 teachers were randomly selected from each of the 10 schools to give rise to the sample of 250 teachers. The researcher designed a questionnaire related to the subject matter. Data collected in the study were analyzed using mean; the raw scores were presented in tables showing relative frequencies of each item or group of items. Findings of the study are grouped into, positive and negative aspect. On the positive aspect, students were able to learn online during the Coronavirus Lockdown, students were able to get ICT knowledge and skills in their various schools prior to the Coronavirus Pandemic Lockdown, students were able to carry out some research on their own concerning the non-familiar terms used by their teachers in the course of teaching, students were able to provide answers to the assignment given to them and explore more online. On the negative aspect, Inadequate ICT infrastructure including Computer hardware, software and bandwidth/access. lacks the necessary infrastructure facility to benefit from ICT which include Power holding, Internet access among others, Lack of qualified ICT personnel, to change from traditional pedagogical methods to more innovative, technology-based teaching and learning methods, by both students and academics.