Integrating Information and Communication Technology into the Teaching of Basic Technology Among Selected Junior Secondary Schools in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State

This study evaluates the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the teaching of Basic Technology among selected junior secondary schools in Iseyin Local Government Area Oyo State. Three research questions guided the study and a descriptive survey research design was employed. The population of this study comprises 48 Basic Technology teachers in the 22 public secondary schools in Iseyin L.G.A. Total enumeration was used to select the 48 Basic Technology teachers as the study sample. Data was collected using structured questionnaires titled ‘Integration of ICT Questionnaire (IICTQ)’. The questionnaire was based on 4-point modified Likert Scale of Strongly Agreed (SA-4), Agreed (A-3), Disagreed (D-2) and Strongly Disagreed (SD-1). The questionnaire was face and content validated by three experts from the Department of Technology Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. 0.89 reliability coefficient was obtained through Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed need for substantial investment in ICT infrastructure, comprehensive training programs for teachers, and continuous technical support to enhance the effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning. Addressing these challenges is crucial for leveraging the potential of ICT to improve educational outcomes in Nigerian secondary schools. Therefore, it was recommended that ICT centres should be established in all level of education and fund be made available to purchase computers and other ICT equipment.