Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Resources for Effective Teaching of Biology in Selected Secondary Schools in Ikot Ekpene LGA, Nigeria

Abstract

This study evaluates the influence of ICT teaching resources in enhancing Biology education in secondary schools within Ikot Ekpene LGA, Akwa Ibom State. Literature was reviewed. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 68 respondents (Biology teachers)in the twelve secondary schools in the study area. A structured Likert-scale questionnaire was employed, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.82 through Cronbach’s alpha. Frequencies and percentages were used to answer the research questions. The results indicated that over 65% of urban school teachers reported availability of ICT teaching resources, compared to only 9.5% in rural schools. Furthermore, over 68% of teachers in urban schools regularly used ICT resources, while over 47.6% of rural teachers do not. Challenges such as lack of training of teachers, inadequate ICT resources, time constraints, lack of interest in the use of ICT and power outage particularly in rural schools were identified. These findings contribute to the development of targeted interventions and policy reforms for enhancing Biology education in resource-constrained settings.  It was recommended among others that targeted investments in teacher training and ICT resource acquisition to bridge the urban-rural education gap.