Challenges Facing Teachers and Students in the Use Of Instructional Technology: (A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Kagoma County, Jinja District Uganda)
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2018-03
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Kampala International University. College of Education, Open and Distance Learning
Abstract
This study was concerned with the challenges facing secondary schools teachers and students in
the use of instructional technologies. The rationale was based on the view that properly designed,
learning materials inspired by instructional technology and delivered by technology add value to
a teaching environment on which contact hours are limited. This is because the curriculum needs
academic standards and the development of digital age skills for the 21st century learners. The
literature review focuses on the meaning of instructional technology, the use of instructional
technologies in teaching and learning in institutions in other parts of the world as well as Jinja in
Uganda however, the challenges faced in the use of instructional technologies in secondary
schools have not been addressed. This was a descriptive survey design. The study was conducted
in two ((2) secondary schools in Kagoma County. Data was collected using questionnaires,
interview schedules and observation schedules. The obtained data were analyzed systematically
using descriptive statistics and presented with the help of frequency tables, graphs and
percentages. The study findings revealed that most of the instructional technologies were
available but inadequate in terms of quantity. The use of instructional technologies was
influenced by their availability, how the technology will enhance learning, knowledge and skills
on use, syllabus requirement, accessibility and administration among others. Teacher use
instructional technologies for teaching and learning. Finally, teachers and students faced several
challenges such as teachers having limited skill on use of some instructional technologies,
inadequate instructional technologies, and inadequate funds extra whereas students revealed
among others lack of accessibility and overcrowded classrooms which need resolutions. The
Ministry of Education together with all other education stakeholders needs to come-up with strategies to curb this menace
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A Research Dissertation Submitted To the College Of Education Open Distance and E-Learning for Tile
Award of Bachelor’s Degree of Arts In Education of Kampala International University
Keywords
Teachers and Students, Instructional Technology