Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Instructional Delivery in Senior Secondary Schools in Zamfara State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study assessed availability and utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) in instructional delivery in senior secondary schools in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was adopted for data collection, a simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents in this study. A descriptive survey was used to analyze the data. The analysis revealed inadequate ICT facilities in secondary schools with a mean score of 2.44 on a scale of 1 to 5. The standard deviation of 1.12 suggests variability in responses, with some schools having slightly better facilities than others. However, the overall picture is insufficiency which hinders the effective use of ICT in education. Teachers in Zamfara State exhibit low levels of ICT knowledge, with a mean score of 2.03. The low standard deviation (0.76) indicates a widespread issue, with little variation among teachers. The study concludes that ICT integration in secondary schools in Zamfara State hindered by inadequate infrastructure, low teachers’ competency, limited utilization of available resources. Teachers perceive minimal benefits from ICT, and significant barriers prevent its effective use in teaching and learning. The implications for educational outcomes in Zamfara Stateas lack of ICT integration limits students' exposure to digital tools and modern educational practices.