Role of Information Technology in the formation of academic attitude of Primary school students

Abstract

The effectiveness of educational system and permanence of knowledge transmission has increased due to the integration of technological tools. It improved the student teacher relationship and augmented overall educational environment. The aim of this study was to find the effect of using technology tools on students’ academic attitude and achievement in primary schools. The current study used stratified sampling technique to draw the sample. Total 500 male and female students of public primary schools of Sargodha district were the sample of this study. In each stratum we have taking 20% sample of primary public schools which include both Male and Female. This selected sample was specifically consisted on urban areas of these Tehsils. At third stage, primary public schools of these selected areas were selected randomly. A questionnaire was developed which comprising seven points Likert scale. The data was analyzed through descriptive, t-test, ANOVA, correlation and regression. Results showed non-significant difference between male and female with respect to academic attitude, however, a significant gender difference was found regarding the intrinsic motivation among primary school students. Hence it may be concluded that using technology tools, they got a direction to learn more effectively and improve their learning skills