https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/91 2026-08-10T05:18:59Z 2026-08-10T05:18:59Z Nyambane, Cyprian O. Nzuki, David M. https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1505 2020-08-07T07:09:19Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Influence of ICT Capacity on Effective Utilization of ICT to Improve Organizational Performance of Learning Institutions: A Literature Review Nyambane, Cyprian O.; Nzuki, David M. Governments and ICT integration advocates tend to seek infrastructural investments as a panacea for the ICT needs for learning institutions, without proper plans on how they will be utilized and without clear understanding existing capacity deficits that will affect its successful implementation. The mere focus of most studies on availability of technology and what students learn through the technology has left a gap in understanding on the capacity requirements that will ensure effective utilization of the technology in order to improve the quality of educational processes in learning institutions. ICT capacity has been of particular focus by scholars in understanding the influence of teacher characteristics and capabilities on effective utilization of ICT to realize its full potential in improving efficiency and effectiveness of management, teaching and learning processes in learning institutions. This review summarizes the relevant research on the influence of ICT capacity on effective utilization of ICT to improve organizational performance of learning institutions. Specifically, the review summarizes the relevant research on teachers’ characteristics and ICT capacity and its effect on organizational performance in learning institutions. The review also discusses gaps in the literature, directions for future studies to breach the gaps and the research implications on scholars and policy makers in educational technology. An Article Published in European Scientific Journal

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z Ayata, Hellen https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1012 2020-06-15T08:32:35Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

Pie Edusols – Out Of School Free Learning in Western Province of Kenya Ayata, Hellen The problem of being out of schools is quite a critical issue that creates not only problems of the uneducated future generation but also contributes to the proliferation of antisocial elements in the country for example, high unemployment levels, increased dependency ratios, increased criminals related activities, lack of technological advancement and economic growth Education is therefore the only best strategic intervention through which these antisocial elements in a country can be eliminated. People acquire knowledge skills and attitudes about various things in life from various resources. Of these resources, formal education through schooling education, adult education, non formal education and Open distance learning (ODL). Open and Education resources and Open learning centers will offer good intervention to potential learners. Open learning is predicted on the belief that openness in many forms is a key element to reaching out to many possibly removing some barriers presented by more traditional forms of education. A paper published by Commonwealth of Learning (COL)

2010-01-01T00:00:00Z Ang’ondi, Enos Kiforo https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/744 2020-05-29T08:16:25Z 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

Kenyan Students’ Perceptions of New Technologies to Improve Access to Education Ang’ondi, Enos Kiforo The aim of this paper is to present the findings of a qualitative study carried out on perceptions of high school students on the use of ICT in learning in a secondary school in Mombasa, Kenya. The study involved 18 students in the 11th grade (form three). The students took part in three focus group discussions and six one-on-one interviews over a period of 2 weeks. Several themes on the learners’ understanding of and reaction to ICT were identified. It was revealed that learners had a sound understanding of the various types of ICT and could even define them while explaining the uses of these ICT tools. Findings showed that the learners were generally motivated about using ICT and that ICT encouraged student-centered learning leading to better understanding and performance in their studies. All in all, the findings from this study indicate that learners are aware of the importance of ICT in their learning and feel that at the moment the use of ICT in school is no longer a luxury but a necessity that has taken too long to materialize. An article published in Education and Information Technologies

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Akaranga, Stephen Ifedha Makau, Bretta Kavutha https://kerd.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/741 2020-05-29T08:03:01Z 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z

Internet access and security in Kitinga Primary School in Mwingi Central – Kenya Akaranga, Stephen Ifedha; Makau, Bretta Kavutha In order to cope with Information Communication Technology in the contemporary society and school in particular, all stake holders must be involved in this noble exercise. But, a pupil who brings a phone to Kitinga primary school has it confiscated and appropriate disciplinary action is taken against the culprits. These are among the current school policies and regulations which outlaw the use of mobile phones or internet services in the school. This article examines the extent to which teachers and pupils access the internet in school and at their homes. Second, it underscores the nature and type of information that pupils and teachers access on the internet using their computers, laptops or mobile phones. Third, it analyzes the internet security measures that are undertaken in the use of internet in Kitinga primary school. A survey strategy was adopted and interviews were conducted to elicit information for our study. Fifty questionnaires were distributed to capture information from both teachers and pupils which were augmented by interviews and observations. From the interviews conducted, it was evident that a few teachers did not own smart phones or even a lap top for personal use in school or at their homes. Most pupils own smart phones which they only use out of school. But, some poor parents were unable to buy smart phones for their children, let alone providing them with their basic needs. An article published in International Journal of Education and Research

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