Availability and extent of use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities in the teaching of science in secondary schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Abstract

The study aimed to find out the availability and extent of use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities in the teaching of science in secondary schools in Port Harcourt L.G.A. To achieve the aim of the study, a descriptive survey design was adopted in the study. All the 61 science teachers in the study area were used as the respondents. Observation check list and questionnaire copies were used for data collection. The data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The findings showed that ICT facilities in teaching science and also location is significant factor in the teachers’ use of ICT facilities in the teaching of science. By implication, practitioners should seek for intervention from government to install ICT facilities in schools irrespective of location.