AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF COMPUTERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ZANGON KATAF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigated the “Availability and utilization of Computers in Secondary Schools in Zangon Kataf Secondary School of Kaduna State, Nigeria”. Three research questions was raised so as to achieve the objectives of the study. How many computers are available in the secondary schools in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area? What are the uses of computers in the secondary schools in the Local Government Area? What are the challenges encountered with the use of computers in secondary schools in the Local Government Area? A quantitative research methodology was used, while survey research design was adopted and Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data. The responses from the sampled schools were studied and analyzed, Using tables, frequency count and percentages. The findings showed that the computers in the schools are never adequate for teaching-learning process; most of the computers in the secondary schools are used for administrative purposes. The study further revealed that the schools are lagging behind in the usage of computer in teaching and learning process. In view of this, a number of recommendations were made amongst which were: Government should provide enough funds for schools to purchase computer for instructional purpose and make available suitable computer environment in our secondary schools. Government should embark on massive computer literacy training programme like conferences, workshops, seminars which enlighten people on the need for computer education. For government to provide computer education in all secondary schools which is paramount in this digital age.