A study of effectiveness of ICT on students' performance in science at secondary stage

Abstract

Today's world is dominated by the use of lnfonnation and Communication Technology (lCT). Communication this day is so easy to the extent that any part of the world can be reached and discuss any issue at any point in time, this implies that the world has being reduced to a concise size through information and communication technology ensures national development through adequate communication to seek for opmion in any other country which brings deep relationship with other nations. lCT can be categorized to information technology comprises of technologies for manipulative communication of information and also consists of the medium for information recording like radio, television, and others, and technology/ mobile phone. lCT is indispensable when considering its importance in the industrialized societies. The use of lCT can be seen as an added advantage which creates suitable environment to the educational system. This might be the reason why it is been said that lCT gives a new phase to the education system in terms of pedagogical approach. The National Policy on Education 2005stated that education is an important tool for national development.