Developing a Hybrid Model for Analyzing Students’ Academic Performance using ICT Integration in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case Study of IPRC-HUYE, RWANDA

Abstract

The integration and use of ICT tools, resources and systems in different aspects of the educational process is the aim of this study on the integration of ICT into higher education institutions. In order to improve the performance of students in their studies, successful integration with ICT at higher education institutions has become more and more crucial. However, there's a shortage of comprehensiveness. Research on the specific impact of ICT integration on students' performance indicators such as academic success, involvement and critical thinking skills. In addition, it is necessary to identify the factors that contribute to or hinder the effective integration of ICT into higher education institutions and to understand how these factors affect the results of students' studies. This research study examined how the incorporation of ICT tools and resources influences students' academic performance, engagement levels, and critical thinking skills. The study also examined the challenges and obstacles to effective integration of ICT in learning, as well as explored students' perceptions and attitudes towards using information and communication technologies. In order to assess the impact of ICT integration, this researcher used an analytical approach by using surveys, questionnaires and interviews to gather students and trainers' perspectives on ICT integration and its influence on their engagement. The targeted population was the students enrolled at the IPRC (Integrated Polytechnic Regional College) Huye and their trainers, which is the specific case study institution. Statistical Analysis including correlation and regression under python programming language will be employed to analyze the collected data.