Influence of Information Communication Technology on Child Education

Abstract

Purpose: The potential benefits of ICT integration in learning in schools have been extensively discussed in the academic literature worldwide. In recent years globally, there has been rapid expansion in integration of ICT in primary school education. Countries has further put in place many initiatives to enhance the same. Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a critical factor in ensuring improved quality education. Despite the many benefits that are known to be brought by integrating ICT in teaching and learning, studies have shown that integration remains low especially in primary schools. The general objective of the study was to establish the influence of information communication technology on child education

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Findings: The study found out that the influence of ICTs in learning cannot be dealt with in isolation. For technology to be effective, it must be availed to learners at the right time and place. There is need to be effective, it must be availed to learner’s proximity; that is in classrooms or supposed learning environment

Recommendations: The study recommends that leaders need to adopt transformative leadership to achieve organizational performance. Organization should embrace transformational leadership and sound policies that will strengthen their position as a fundamental sector in generating human capital for the country’s developmental and economic needs as well as the development of training programs in leadership skills and competences in transformational leadership for the leaders of enterprises

Keywords:  Information communication technology, child education