ABSTRACT This study focuses on a model for reengineering and optimization of legacy file database which are in decay and have faced mutilation in most institutions and organizations in Nigeria. The model provides a systematic method to optimize a legacy file using open source database management system software which transforms the optimized data into digital format which now can be migrated using a designed network platform on a fiber optics backbone. This study is therefore necessitated b...
ABSTRACT In Cloud Computing, users connect to the ’Cloud’, appearing as a single entity as opposed to multiple servers. This work seeks to solve resource managerial problems ranging from server maintenance cost, risk of loss of data, internal security issues, and availability of data for proper decision making. This work presents to tertiary institutions a model for designing a scalable and cost effective platform for institutional resource management on the cloud. The platform is called...
Abstract In urban transportation or freight distribution, the use of an initial distribution plan, although necessary, is by no means sufficient to address unexpected events such as mechanical failures, vehicle breakdown, total loss of transaction records that are likely to occur during delivery execution and may have adverse effects on system performance. These events cause deviations between the actual and desired state during the execution of the schedule or even after the schedule. Recen...
ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of information and communication technology (ICT) tools used in teaching and learning, which is a case study of Presbyterian Boys‟ Senior High School in Greater Accra Region. The study is underpinned by Valsiner‟s (1997) zone theory. A combination of qualitative and quantitative research designs were chosen for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the senior high school teachers in Presbyterian Boys‟ Senior High School. In a...
ABSTRACT An experimental posttest-only control-group design was used to assess the influence of electronic text on the reading comprehension of junior high school students of Akosombo Volta River Authority Junior High School No. 1. A convenience sample of 140 randomly assigned students was used for this research. Half of the students used passages from text read on screens while the other half used traditional print text passages. Data was collected during one class period in which the readin...
ABSTRACT Technology is now a compelling tool in teaching and learning, offering constructivism to education. Its use across all disciplines and Science education cannot be excluded. In view of this, using a descriptive research design, this study investigated Preservice teachers use of technology and constructivist events in colleges of education in the central region, Ghana. Data were collected through the use of questionnaire from a sample of 60 preservice teachers who were on their out pro...
The world as we know it today, continues to rapidly evolve with the impact of the digital age across various sectors (educational, personal, business, social, professional etc.) as we navigate through our daily interactions in the new age. One of such remarkable impact of technology in this new millennium is the progressive growth in the educational sector spurred by the integration of Information and Communications Technology (Apena, 2012). Thus, within this period, ICT is considered am...
ABSTRACT This study focused on senior high school students’ perception of their computer laboratory learning environment and how the use of computers affects their learning in urban and community senior high schools. Data was obtained with the Computer Laboratory Environment Inventory questionnaire, administered to 278 second year senior high school students. The sample consisted of 171 males (61.5%) and 107 females (38.5%) with a mean age of students being 17.4 years. The data were analyze...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of ICT three initiatives as perceived by Wiawso College of Education tutors at an independent school in Sefwi Wiawso. A qualitative data was gathered for this Case Study by administering questionnaire to 43 tutors of the college and two administrative staff. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. First and foremost, evidence was found of an overall increase in the use of ICT since the three initiatives were implemented. Secondly, the provi...
ABSTRACT Teaching is becoming one of the most challenging professions in our society. Knowledge is expanding rapidly and modern technology is demanding teachers and students to use technologies in teaching and learning. The study compared the students from two schools; the schools with computers and other schools without computers. Data for this study were collected by performance test and interview in Methodist Senior High School and Istiqarma Senior High School both in Wenchi Municipality. ...
ABSTRACT The study investigated challenges of integrating information and communication technology (ICT) in basic schools of the Cape Coast metropolis in the Central Region of Ghana. The purpose of the study was to find out ICT resources available for use in Basic schools, ICT resources teachers actually use, ICT skills teachers have, factors that militate against the use of ICT in teaching and learning of various subjects, and possible solutions to the challenges of integrating ICT in teach...
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to assess the availability and utilization of ICT resources in teaching of social studies. The descriptive research design was adopted for the study. A census technique was used for the fifty social studies teachers in Awutu Senya district. The study is underpinned by Bates Action model. The questionnaire was used to gather the requisite data for the study. The data were analysed through the computation of descriptive and inferential statistics such a...
ABSTRACT This study focused on the impact of computer institutes in building information technology skills for state development in Nigeria with reference to Jos North Local Government Area. The importance of computer institutes and information technology to nation building cannot be over emphasized giving by the fact that no nation can have any meaningful development without accepting the idea of technological advancement. Related literature was reviewed and it was revealed that the problem...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to ascertain the contention that first cycle school teachers in Ghana were not proficient in ICT and that was because their training in ICT in the colleges of education was not effective. The study was conducted in two colleges of education and one of the University of Cape Coast Distance Education Centres. The colleges of education were Accra College of Education in Accra, OLA College of Education in Cape Coast and the University of Cape Coast Dis...
ABSTRACT This study looks at efforts being made by the Ministry of Education and other education stakeholders to address the ICT situation in some schools based in Savelugu Nanton in the Northern Region of Ghana. The study highlights the plight of schools in rural areas where the lack of basic amenities such as adequate accommodation, furniture, water, etc. is the order of the day. The target population for the study was teachers and students in Senior and Junior high school within the Save...