Information Technology Skills Research Articles

Examining the Digital Divide in Education during COVID-19 from Teachers' Perspectives

The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in unprecedented school closures in education, leading online education to become “the new normal.” Concurrently, emergency online instruction further exacerbated what is known as the digital divide, one of the contributing factors to inequality of educational opportunities. The purpose of our research is to examine in what ways the digital divide influences teachers and students during COVID-19. A better understanding of teachers' perceptions of teaching online and the digital divide can offer more information for effective teaching during the pandemic. In this multi-method study, researchers collected data from 36 teachers through Likert scale questions and open-ended survey questions. The findings indicated that first- and second-level digital divides are the main problems affecting online education during the COVID-19 outbreak. Some students might not benefit from online learning due to the digital divide. Lack of access to technology and the internet, first-level digital divide, affected primarily students from lower SES. Further, even though some students had access to technology and the internet, students' and teachers' information and communication technology (ICT) skills, second-level digital divide, impacted how they use technology and profit from online education. Teachers need support to improve their own ICT skills, as well as their students, to reduce the impact of the digital divide in education.

School Leadership under Covid-19 Pandemic: A Critique of the South African School Context

Abstract The advent of COVID-19 exposed the lack of readiness for school leaders to cope with demands of leading during a pandemic. Globally, school leaders were not trained to deal with a crisis of COVID-19 proportions. Leaders in the twenty-first century need to have the required skills like the twenty-first century leadership skills and Fourth Industrial Revolution skills. This study investigated how school leaders are handling the challenges of school leadership under the COVID-19 pandemic in the 4IR era. This study adopted a qualitative research approach. An analysis of local and international literature was done to identify gaps. The study revealed that school leaders and teachers have inadequate information and communication technology skills. Leadership preparation programmes are lagging behind in preparing school leaders to lead in a crisis. Furthermore, the study revealed that school leaders and teachers do not establish communities of learning to learn leadership skills from each other. The study has concluded that there is no alignment between the level of readiness for school leaders and leadership skills of the twenty-first century.

DIGITAL SKILLS – AN ASSET FOR FUTURE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS. ANALYSIS OF ROMANIA’S POSITIONING WITHIN THE EU MEMBER STATES

Globalisation, digitisation and technological advances describe the present and future of accounting. In order for accounting professionals to remain always connected to the present and prepared for the future, they constantly need to update their knowledge and skills acquired to date and not hinder their continuous learning process. The focus of this paper is on the digital skills of accounting professionals, which are an imperative in a digital economy. This paper is based on the analysis over time, using mathematical calculation methods, of 5 indicators, which describe the level of information and communication technology skills of the European population. The aim of this analysis is to determine the level of digital skills of the Romanian population in comparison with other EU member countries. Romania, in terms of the 5 indicators, ranks lower in the European ranking. This analysis shows that Romanians, compared to other European populations, use basic digital technologies, are more adaptable in their use, but do not use technologies in a competitive way and do not use them in a more efficient way. For Romania’s population to achieve an advanced level of digitisation, they need to develop digital and information skills, digital problem-solving skills, digital communication skills and cybercrime safety skills. These skills must be mandatory in the knowledge portfolio of accounting professionals. These are the most current requirements of financial jobs. Accounting professionals must comply with the new requirements of the digital economy which is extending to all fields of activity, such as social relations, health, public administration.

The Degree to which Career Education ‎Teachers are Practicing the 21st Century ‎Skills as Perceived by the Educational ‎Supervisors and School Principals in Jordan ‎

This study investigates the degree to which career education ‎teachers are practicing the 21st Century Skills as perceived by ‎the educational supervisors and school principals in Jordan. The ‎study sample consisted of (33) supervisors and (55) principals. ‎A self-completed questionnaire was employed, and consisted of ‎‎(55) items distributed over five domains, where its reliability ‎and validity were verified. The results of the study revealed the ‎following: 1. The overall Mean score for the degree of teachers’ ‎practices reached (3.45) with standared deviation of (0.812), ‎which indicates a moderate degree of practices. 2. The Means ‎for the degree of the teachers’ practices, were ranked, according ‎to the main domains, respectively, from the highest to the ‎lowest effectiveness, as follow: collaboration and interaction, ‎life and career skills, learning and instructionnal innovation, ‎critical thinking and problem solving, and finally information ‎and communications technology skills, with Mean scores of ‎‎(3.69, 3.68, 3.47, 3.40, and 3.06). 3. The study conclud with ‎several recommendations, among which are, that the ‎professional development programs for Prevocational education ‎teachers in Jordan should be enriched with with special focus ‎on the domain of information and communication technology.‎ ‎(Keywords: Educational Supervisors, Efffectiveness, , ‎Prevocational Education Teachers, School Principals and 21st ‎Century skills)‎

INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY WITH SCIENCE IN STEM EDUCATION FOR K-12 STUDENTS

Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education is vital for the economy and future employment in developing countries. However, STEM education in Pakistan is still an emerging topic, especially in Hyderabad. Numerous challenges have been found in introducing STEM education as it is complex, unavailable, lack of usability in the education curriculum. STEM education is found to be a suitable learning technique for both teachers and students of Kinndergarten-12 (K-12) grade. This paper introduces an integrated technology and science-based web application that provides an animation-based learning and teaching application prototype. A preliminary survey was conducted from teachers to assess their Information Technology (IT) knowledge and its use in learning and teaching. There were 60% teachers used projectors in the lectures, while the 33.3% used class board and markers, and the remaining 6.7% used only hand gestures to teach their students. Later, the prototype was experienced to see the feasibility and understanding of teachers. 46.7% of teachers voted for the prototype interface as interesting to use while the remaining percentage voted as an average and confusing interface. It was noted that teachers with less education levels had less interest to use this prototype application, however, teachers who were familiar with basic IT skills were likely to use this application. In the end, the last question about using the prototype application in their lectures showed that 80% of teachers will use this application in every practical lecture while 20% of teachers would use this application whenever they get time to prepare for it.

Engineering employability skills: Students, academics, and industry professionals perception

Graduate employability is a major focal point of higher education. Designing curricula that equip graduates with the skills and attributes necessary to gain and retain employment is a challenge for Universities worldwide. This article investigates the perception differential between students, academics, and industry professionals. The aim is to identify the relevant skills and attributes to facilitate the transition of mechanical engineering graduates from education to employment. The results establish an upper second-class degree as the most desirable qualification. Studying a professional-body accredited course and being a student member of a professional institution are seen as crucial, despite the latter not being recognised as such by students. Significant differences are identified in the importance of Information Technology skills and software packages, with an institutional bias identified amongst academics. Lastly, the key skills and attributes to secure graduate employment are determined, with striking differences between industry professionals and students, the former desiring a personal and professional attitude and professional conduct above all else, the importance of which is underestimated by students. The findings provide novel insights into employability skills for mechanical engineers, and it is envisaged they may contribute to aligning engineering curricula with employer expectations, allowing graduates and academics to identify key employability skills and attributes, and improving graduate employment.

Does distance teaching of science and mathematics meet teachers’ expectations?: Science and mathematics teachers’ perceptions, attitudes, and challenges of distance education

The most important benefits appear in ability of distance education (DE) to face challenges related to classroom education, as student’s absence from lesson does not affect it. DE also reduces waste of time and money to reach school or university and enhances aspects of self-responsibility. When student is self-disciplined, she is given a greater opportunity to expand sources of knowledge. This study aimed to explore to which extent Jordanian science and mathematics teachers satisfied towards DE and identify their attitudes and challenges they faced considering some variables: teachers’ gender, region, school stages they teach, experience, knowledge in technology skills, and specialization. Study population consisted of all Jordanian teachers in public schools from all regions in Jordan. The study sample included 499 male and female teachers. We developed a study questionnaire, which contained 27 items. After examining its validity and reliability, it was spread out electronically according to snowball method. The study showed several results, science and mathematics teachers’ satisfaction of DE was moderate, and there were no statistically significant differences in value of importance of DE for all variables except teachers’ competence of information and communications technology (ICT) knowledge and skills. The results indicated that level of Jordanian teachers’ attitudes to DE was moderate, and there is a difference in their attitudes towards DE in favor of teachers who master ICT knowledge and skills. The results showed a difference in teachers’ attitudes according to their specializations for benefit of scientific track while there were no statistically significant differences for rest of the study variables. Finally, the results pointed out that there are many challenges facing teachers in DE, which came in strong category. The study results presented no statistically significant differences regarding challenges teachers faced in DE in all study variables. The study suggests training teachers on employing DE strategies effectively and implementation of digital applications and educational media. Also, it suggests redesigning academic content according to DE models and theories, designing assessment strategies and tools to measure achieving of the learning outcomes, providing schools with infrastructure of DE, and providing free and sufficient internet services and computers or laptops for teachers.

The Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on International Trade: The Case of MENA Countries

Given the importance of international trade, we empirically investigate the impact of information and communication technologies on the exports, imports, and total trade of five service items by using a panel data for 19 MENA countries from 2005 to 2019. Unlike most previous studies, we use the Information and Communication Technologies Development Index, which is a composite index that combines 11 indicators that include the access, use, and skill aspects of the technology. The results are as follows: the Information and Communication Technologies Development Index has a negative and statistically significant effect on exports of information technology services, and a positive and statistically significant effect on imports and total trade in financial services. Furthermore, we found also that the Information and Communication Technologies access sub-index has a significant effect on total trade in information technology services and transport. For the Information and Communication Technologies use sub-index, its effect on imports of travel services and exports of both travel and information technology services is significant. It also has a significant positive effect on total trade in travel and information technology services. As for the Information and Communication Technologies skills sub-index, the results show that it has significant positive effects on total trade in IT services and travel, and a negative significant effect on transport. These results provide interesting policy insights for information and communication technologies development and the growth of services trade for policy makers.

Fostering public health ethics awareness among medical students through interactive web-based values exchange learning: A cross-sectional study.

Medical ethics have traditionally encountered resistance in medical education, with doubts regarding their necessity during preclinical years. Concerns include the practical application of theoretical ethics and favoring the learning of ethics through observation and imitation. Furthermore, ethics courses often focus on codes and regulations and neglect the promotion of moral reasoning and decision-making skills. Therefore, enhancing ethical researcher-training modules is essential for advancing instructional methods and promoting a unified and interactive learning atmosphere. A 3-week course was conducted using the values exchange (VX) online platform to assess the effectiveness of the VX system in involving students and its impact on their perceptions of the importance of research ethics. Accordingly, a blended course was provided as an optional course to the students, and a qualitative course evaluation survey was administered at the end of the course. Sixty-one medical students participated in a pilot-blended research ethics program and the majority (93%) reported a positive learning experience. The course was preferred over traditional classroom-based courses by 80% of the respondents, with 77% reporting increased interest and motivation to study Research Ethics. Over half of the students (57%) reported that the course stimulated their thinking and changed their perspectives on handling medical research issues. Some students (20%) reported improvements in their social and information technology skills. The VX platform was able to meet the expectations of both faculty and students, and fulfilled all dimensions of the Health Professions Learning Environment Conceptual Framework. The VX platform provides an interactive and effective simulated learning environment that promotes ethical research aligned with the Health Professions Learning Environment Framework and fosters core competencies, such as ethical reasoning, decision-making, and cultural respect. Medical schools are encouraged to implement VX to enhance the teaching of research ethics.

Do students’ ICT skills pay off in math performance? Examining the moderating role of countries’ ICT promotive environment

Students’ information and communication technology (ICT) skills have been shown to be a valuable resource for their educational performance, although to varying degrees across countries. Our paper adds to existing knowledge to understand how and why country-specific ICT characteristics make a difference to math performance benefits students glean from their ICT skills, thereby adding to a general understanding of how digital divides at different levels are interrelated. We home in specifically on two features that reflect a country’s ICT promotive environment, respectively national ICT access in education and government promotion of ICT. We specifically elaborate on how these country level features augment the learning and signaling function of student ICT skills. Multilevel linear regression analyses were conducted on a sample (PISA 2018) of 248,720 students across 43 countries, enriched with contextual information from the Networked Readiness Index 2016 and World Bank’s data. Congruent with past research our results indicate that student ICT skills serve as an education resource. This, our study reveals, is indeed dependent on the country’s ICT promotive environment, as students’ ICT skills translate to greater math performance gains in countries with higher levels of ICT access in educational environments.

An Assessment of the Extent to Which Public Libraries Use Statistical Data for Decision-Making

Statistical data contributes to strategic planning, creation and maintenance of a library. Such data is critical to the library’s collection development decisions. This study investigated the extent to which Rössing Foundation libraries use statistical data for decision-making. The objectives of the study were to establish how Rössing Foundation libraries analyse statistical data, to find out if the statistical data is used for the libraries’ management, to determine the extent to which the statistics relate to collection development, to find out if there are any challenges in the use of statistics at Rössing Foundation libraries, and to come up with solutions to the challenges. The study used a case study design and employed a qualitative research approach to collect data from library staff of two libraries within the Rössing Foundation. The target population consisted of 10 library staff and six librarians were selected through purposive sampling. The researchers collected data in two phases through face-to-face interviews. The first phase covered three librarians who were interviewed before the COVID-19 pandemic and the second phase covered the same number who were interviewed after the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of six librarians were interviewed. The findings revealed that the librarians at the two Rössing Foundation libraries in Swakopmund and Arandis were not qualified, and they lacked information and communication technology (ICT) skills. This posed a challenge in compiling reports. Moreover, some library patrons did not follow library procedures. The study was limited to two Rössing Foundation libraries in Arandis and Swakopmund, which are the only public libraries in Erongo region. Although the results from the study may not be generalised to other public libraries in the country, they draw attention to the need for public libraries to document accurate and reliable statistics for decision-making. The results will inform policy at national level. The major recommendation from this study was that Rössing Foundation should hire more librarians with skills and knowledge required to collect and analyse library statistics.

Evaluation of a virtual placement for mental health nursing students: a pilot study

PurposeLarge numbers of nursing students and the COVID-19 pandemic made it necessary to relieve the pressure on UK hospitals to host clinical placements. One hospital innovated by providing a virtual placement online, immediately before an in-person placement. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the participant responses to the online virtual placement.Design/methodology/approachThis was a pilot study evaluated after the placement, including a student survey (25 responses), four semi-structured interviews with students and four with staff in spring 2021.FindingsHigh levels of approval of the innovation were recorded among both students and staff. Students were pleased to be taught by clinical experts, though some found it difficult to study at home and some found the hours long. High satisfaction levels may reflect the pandemic context: the placement reduced social isolation and the sense of education being interrupted. Participating students were in their final year of study, and the placement took place in the second year of the pandemic, so mutual familiarity and well-developed information technology skills may have made the innovation more acceptable.Practical implicationsThe innovation has value and should be maintained post-pandemic to increase mental health in-person placement capacity and scaffold student learning.Originality/valueThis study added new knowledge to understanding about the utility of virtual placements in mental health nursing education.

Essentials Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills and Competencies for Library Professionals

The current era is referred to as the information and communication technology revolution. Today, no any sector is behind in the use of technology. Technology is inevitably used by humans from daily life to education, employment, business, culture, etc. at some point or another. The use of information and communication technology is increasing in various libraries to perform various functions and provide information services to their users easily and quickly. The purpose of this article is to provide information about the information and communication technology skills and competencies needed for library professionals to provide library and information services. Also, there is information provided on how to enhance skills or competencies in information and communication technology.
 Abstract in Gujarati Language:
 વર્તમાન યુગને માહિતી અને પ્રત્યાયન તકનીકીની ક્રાંતિ તરીકે ઓળખવામાં આવે છે. આજે તકનીકીના ઉપયોગથી કોઈ પણ ક્ષેત્ર પાછળ રહ્યું નથી. તકનીકીનો ઉપયોગ મનુષ્યો દ્વારા રોજિંદા જીવનથી લઈને શિક્ષણ, રોજગાર, વ્યવસાય, સંસ્કૃતિ વગેરેમાં કોઈને કોઈ તબક્કે અનિવાર્યપણે થાય છે. વિવિધ કાર્યો કરવા અને તેમના વપરાશકર્તાઓને સરળતાથી અને ઝડપથી માહિતી સેવાઓ પ્રદાન કરવા માટે વિવિધ પુસ્તકાલયોમાં માહિતી અને પ્રત્યાયન તકનીકીનો ઉપયોગ વધી રહ્યો છે. આ લેખનો હેતુ પુસ્તકાલય વ્યવસાયિકો માટે પુસ્તકાલય અને માહિતી સેવાઓ પ્રદાન કરવા માટે જરૂરી માહિતી અને પ્રત્યાયન તકનીકી કુશળતાઓ અને ક્ષમતાઓ વિશે માહિતી પ્રદાન કરવાનો છે. ઉપરાંત, માહિતી અને પ્રત્યાયન તકનીકીમાં કુશળતાઓ અથવા ક્ષમતાઓને કેવી રીતે વધારી શકાય તે અંગેની માહિતી આપવામાં આવેલ છે.
 Keywords: પુસ્તકાલય, વ્યવસાયિકો, પુસ્તકાલય વ્યવસાયિકો, માહિતી અને પ્રત્યાયન તકનીકી (આઈ.સી.ટી.), કુશળતાઓ, ક્ષમતાઓ

Qualitative Research in Digital Era: Innovations, Methodologies and Collaborations

The differentiation of contemporary approaches to qualitative data analysis can seem daunting even for experienced social science researchers. Especially when they move forward in the data analysis process from general analytical strategies used in qualitative research to more specific approaches for different types of qualitative data, including interviews, text, audio, images, videos, and so-called virtual data, by discovering the domain ontology of the qualitative research field, we see that there are more than twice as many different classes of data analysis methods as qualitative research methods. This article critically reflects on qualitative research and the qualitative computer data analysis process, emphasising its significance in harnessing digital opportunities and shaping collaborative work. Using our extensive analytical and research project experience, the last research results, and a literature review, we try to show the impact of new technologies and digital possibilities on our thinking. We also try to do the qualitative data analysis. The essence of this procedure is a dialectical interplay between the new world of digital technology and the classic methodology. The use of digital possibilities in qualitative research practices shapes the researcher’s identity and their analytical and research workshop. Moreover, it teaches collaborative thinking and teamwork and fosters the development of new analytical, digital, and Information Technology (IT) skills. Imagining contemporary qualitative research and data analysis in the humanities and social sciences is difficult. Opening to modern technologies in computer-based qualitative data analysis shapes our interpretation frameworks and changes the optics and perception of research problems.

A profile of core workplace skills in developing countries: utilizing PIAAC datasets

Purpose Utilizing datasets of Ecuador, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Mexico and Peru from the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies survey from 2017 to 2018, this study aimed to develop and validate a profile indicating core workplace skills in developing countries.Design/methodology/approach DeVellis' guide of scale development navigated the development of the profile. Multiple techniques including item analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and multigroup confirmatory factor analysis were used on a sample of 7,166 participants to validate the profile of core workplace skills in developing countries.Findings A resultant five-dimensional profile with 18 items was developed: oral communication skills, reading skills, math skills, information and communication technology skills and learning skills. The estimates of composite reliability showed the profile was reliable. The validity estimates of the profile were obtained from several sources including content, convergent, discriminative and construct validity. The measurement invariance was also held for the profile.Originality/value Based on the researcher's knowledge, the study is the first attempt to develop a profile to indicate core workplace skills in developing countries. The profile theoretically framed the core workplace skills in developing countries and provides a new measure for identifying, evaluating and thus improving core workplace skills in developing countries for different stakeholders in the era of Education 4.0.

Evaluating health information technology knowledge and skills among pharmacy students

Evaluating health information technology knowledge and skills among pharmacy students

Igniting the IT Flame: a Study on IT Skills and Knowledge in Accounting Programs Among Graduating Students in Oman

Purpose: Accountants have always been information technology (IT) users, and the case for increasing IT skills and Knowledge by accounting practitioners and graduates is stronger than ever. In business, IT is widely used and is getting more so. Without IT tools, achieving users' requirements for financial statements and other management information systems reports is no longer possible. Academics and practitioners have recognized the significance and IT (skills and Knowledge) in achieving success in the competitive business environment. Accountants who work for businesses, IT (skills and Knowledge) have necessitated the development of a new type of accountant, which is the focus of this study. Hence, this study aims to know the relationship between IT (skills and Knowledge) of accounting graduating students in Oman and university accounting programs.
 Design/ Methodology/ Approach: The units of analysis for this study are graduating students in Oman. It used a survey for the year 2022 to study the effect of IT (skills and Knowledge) and accounting programs among graduating students in Oman. The present research tested its hypotheses and utilized its variables using the PLS software for data analysis.
 Findings: The result revealed that IT Knowledge was significant with Accounting Programs where it was p<0.01, t ˃2.33. This result indicates that IT Knowledge has a significant impact on Accounting Programs. Further, the result revealed that IT Skills were also significant in Accounting Programs where it was p< 0.01, t=2.434. This result indicates that IT Skills have a significant impact on Accounting Programs.

The structural-content model of forming the soft skills of future specialists

One of the main priorities of the country's educational policy, along with increasing the availability of high-quality vocational education that meets the requirements of innovative economic development and the needs of society and its members, is the formation of a system of skills that ensure the free integration of future spe-cialists into the world labor market. Future specialists should be ready to adapt to the rapidly changing condi-tions of international competition, constantly improve their professional level, constantly develop the ability to work effectively in their specialty, form a professional career. In particular, the issue of improving the quality and effectiveness of training specialists in information and communication technologies is of particu-lar relevance. In this regard, in this article, based on the methodology of scientific research, a systematic ac-tivity approach, a meaningful approach, and an axiological approach are chosen as approaches to the study of the formation of soft skills of future information and communication technology (ICT) specialists. The results of fundamental research conducted in the countries of the far and near abroad on the training of ICT special-ists and the formation of soft skills for the development of a model for the formation of soft skills of future ICT specialists are analyzed. In addition, the article highlights the interrelated components that ensure the ho-listic and systematic functioning of the structural and content model for the formation of soft skills of future ICT specialists: 1) purpose; 2) content; 3) technology; 4) result, 5) reflexive. It is important to constantly in-crease your professional interest, desire for achievements, professional level, improve decision-making skills in the face of changing uncertainty, forming soft skills of future ICT specialists

THE INFLUENCE OF THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, WORK SKILLS, ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CIVIL APPARATUS IN FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT IN THE ALAK DISTRICT OFFICE, KUPANG CITY WITH WORK MOTIVATION AS A MODERATION VARIABLE

Every State Civil Apparatus must be ready to serve the country and provide the best service to the community. Moreover, in this millennial era, ASN must be able to adapt to rapidly changing times. Current changes have an impact on work, workers and the workplace. Head of BKN Aria Wibisana, in a Discussion and Socialization event on Civil Servant Management Strengthening the Foundations of HR Management Towards a Merit System on April 9 2018, emphasized that every ASN needs to have work skills such as: the ability to solve complex problems, critical thinking, creativity, people management, the ability to coordinate , emotional intelligence, judgment and decision making, service orientation, negotiation, and cognitive flexibility. Key Indicator Achievements are a measure of the success of an organization's strategic goals and objectives. Every government institution or agency is required to formulate Key Performance Indicators as a priority program and activity that refers to the strategic targets in the RPJMD and RENSTRA of Regional Work Units. Achievements of the main indicators are calculated based on the number of achievements divided by the target and multiplied by 100%, as is the case at the Alak sub-district office, Kupang City. Information technology is used at the Alak Subdistrict Office, the electronic application must be used properly and correctly. HR's success in using information technology will be an indicator of the success of an organization's strategic goals and objectives. This research aims to obtain empirical evidence of the influence of the use of information technology and work skills on the performance of civil servants in managing financial administration with work motivation as a moderating variable. The research uses a quantitative approach. The research population of employees at the Alak Subdistrict Office was 35 people. The sampling technique is the census sample method. Questionnaires were used as a data collection technique. The hypothesis was tested using statistical testing tools, namely the variance-based structural equation test or better known as Partial Least Square (PLS) using Smart PLS 3.2.8 software

Acquisition of Information and Communication Technology Skills among Basic Science Teachers in Kogi Central District of Kogi State

The need for acquisition of skills in information and communications technology among science teachers cannot be over-emphasized. Any science teacher who does not have sufficient skills in ICT may therefore not be able to cope with the 21st century demands of the teaching profession as the use of these technologies take central stage in everyday planning and delivery of teaching and learning in science classes. This study assessed the extent of acquisition of ICT skills among Basic science teachers in Kogi Central District of Kogi State, Nigeria. It adopted a descriptive survey research design. Three hundred and fifty teachers drawn through multi-stage sampling technique were used for the study. Information and communication technology skills acquisition questionnaire (ICTSAQ) was used to collect relevant data for this study. Five research questions were posed and four hypotheses were tested in the study. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the hypotheses were tested using t-test at .05 level of significance. The findings of this study revealed among others that the basic science teachers do not have sufficient skills in applying arithmetic operations in Microsoft excel. They do not also have sufficient skills in creating and editing power point slides as well as inserting pictures or objects in slides. It further revealed that teaching experience has no statistically significant influence on the acquisition of ICT skills among the teachers. The educational implications of the findings were discussed and adequate recommendations were also made