Analysis of supply and utilization of technology equipment on technology knowledge among secondary school teachers in Kano state, Nigeria

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Hassan Ahmad Ismai'l
Binta Ali Hashim

Abstract

Introduction: Shortage and low utilization of technological devices in our education system motivate this study in secondary schools in Kano Municipal Education zone.


Purpose: This paper focus to examine effect of supply and utilization of technology equipment as predictors of technology knowledge among secondary school teachers in Kano state.


Methodology: Descriptive correlation research design was employed to discover the effect of supply and utilization of technology on teachers’ technology skills. The population of this study comprised all secondary school teachers of Kano Municipal education zone in Kano state. The sample of this study comprised of ten teachers each from a randomly selected 31 government secondary schools. A self-developed questionnaire was used to measure the supply and utilization of ICT on literacy level among teachers. Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and multiple regression statistics analysis were used to analyse the data collected.


Results: The findings of the study showed there were significant correlations among the independent variables “ICT Supply and Utilization. The independent variables made a significant contribution to the prediction of teachers ICT level. Also the independent variable ‘ICT Supply and Utilization’ when pulled together have significant effect on teachers literacy level.


Recommendation: It’s recommended that Government and non-governmental organization should provide supportive environment for teachers as well as students so as to improve their technology knowledge and productivity.

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How to Cite
Ismai’l, H. A., & Hashim, B. A. (2024). Analysis of supply and utilization of technology equipment on technology knowledge among secondary school teachers in Kano state, Nigeria. Journal of Educational Research in Developing Areas, 5(3), 275-285. https://doi.org/10.47434/JEREDA.5.3.2024.275

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