Contribution of Technological Devices in Enhancing Effective Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana District, Tanzania

The study explored the use of technological devices on enhancing teaching and learning process. The study adopted exploratory sequential design under mixed research approach. Questionnaire were used to collect data from the sample of 86 participants who sampled through simple random techniques. Interview were used to collect data from 5 heads of public secondary schools, 3 Ward Educational Officer, and 1 District Educational Officer were selected through purposive sampling technique. The quantitative data was analysed through SPSS Version 20 and presented using tables, percentage, and frequencies, while qualitative data was analysed through thematic analysis and presented in quotation and narration form. The findings of this study showed that’ technological devices are used to access teaching and learning materials, in the preparation of the teaching and learning activities, in ensure interactive learning, in the preparation of the teaching and learning assessment, to enhance teachers’ professional development enhance teaching and learning process. The study recommends the government should ensure that appropriate teaching- learning environment with technological devices like computers, laptops, iPads and other devices which can be used during teaching and learning and implanting internet connectivity in schools.