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KENYA TECHNICAL TEACHERS COLLEGE
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General information
| Description | This is a public tertiary level teacher training college located in the capital city of Nairobi, Kenya. The college is located at Gigiri area neighbouring the United Nations Headquarters and about 10 kilometers from the city center. The college offers diploma level training for secondary school teachers and a higher diploma in education management. The college has 116 teachers(lecturers), 45 female and 71 male. The student population is 870( 388 females and 482 males). There are 120 computers, 90 of which are connected to the Internet. 18 computers are exclusive for the lecturers. It is a mixed (boys and girls) institution with 120 computers and connected to a wireless Internet connectivity. The college website is www.kttc.ac.ke, and the email address is info@kttc-kenya.net. |
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| School levels | tertiary |
| Trains teachers? | Yes |
| Private? | No |
| Vocational? | No |
| Students' gender | Mixed |
| Location | Urban |
| Showcased? | Yes |
+- Equipment, connectivity and access (8 available subcategories; 8 have data, including 0 documents)
2.1 The number and percentage of institutions with computers
| 2.1.1 Institution has computers? | Yes 2008-04-21 |
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| 2.1.2 Percentage of computers connected to the Internet | 75.00 % (90 / 120) 2008-09-05 |
2.2 The number and percentage of institutions with Internet connectivity
| 2.2.1 Institution has internet connectivity? | Yes 2008-04-21 |
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| 2.2.2 Types of connection and bandwidth | 2009-02-08 |
| 2.2.3 Number of computers connected to the Internet | 90 2008-04-21 |
2.3 The ratio of educators to computers per institution
| 2.3.1 Number of educators in the institution | 116 2008-04-21 |
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| 2.3.2 Total number of computers in the institution | 120 2008-04-21 |
| 2.3.3 Number of computers in the institution available for educators | 18 2008-04-21 |
| 2.3.4 Ratio of educators to computers | 6.44 (116 / 18) educator(s) per computer 2009-02-08 |
2.4 The ratio of learners to computers per institution
| 2.4.1 Number of learners in the institution | 870 2008-04-21 |
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| 2.4.2 Number of computers in the institution available for learners | 90 2008-04-21 |
| 2.4.3 Ratio of learners to computers | 9.67 (870 / 90) student(s) per computer 2008-09-05 |
2.5 The presence of a technopedagogical assistant (or ICT advisor/technician) in education institutions
| 2.5.1 Institution has an ICT advisor/technician? | Yes 2008-04-21 |
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| 2.5.2 Description of the professional duties of the ICT advisor/technician | The main duties / responsibilities of the ICT advisor are:
1. Maintainance of ICT equipment
2. Network administration
3. Advisor on the purchase of ICT equipment
4. Support all departments in hardware and software issues. 2009-02-08 |
2.6 The types of software applications used in educational institutions
| 2.6.1 Names/types of software used in institution | The following are the software used in the college:
1. MS office
2. MS quick books
3. Autocards
4. Visual basics
5. SPSS 2008-04-21 |
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2.7 Institution ICT-connectivity rank
| 2.7.1 Institution ICT-connectivity index score | 0.0 2008-03-11 |
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2.8 The rank of ICT-enablement by institution
| 2.8.1 Institution ICT-enablement index score | 0.0 2008-03-11 |
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+- Teacher-training (12 available subcategories; 11 have data, including 0 documents)
3.1 The number of teacher-training institutions
| 3.1.1 Description of teacher-training institution | This is a technical-teacher training institution which offers diplomas and higher diploma level in education management. The students who graduate from the college are posted to the secondary schools and technical institutions to teach technical and business subjects.
2009-02-08 |
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3.2 The number of teacher-trainers per institution
| 3.2.1 Number of teacher trainers in institution | 870 2008-03-11 |
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| 3.2.3 Number of teacher-trainers (females) in the institution | 388 2008-04-21 |
| 3.2.4 Number of teacher-trainers (males) in the institution | 482 2008-04-21 |
| 3.2.5 Percentage of female teacher-trainers in the institution | 44.60 % (388 / 870) 2008-03-11 |
| 3.2.6 Percentage of male teacher-trainers in the institution | 55.40 % (482 / 870) 2008-03-11 |
3.3 The number of teacher-trainers who have their own email address
| 3.3.1 Number of teacher trainers in the institution with email addresses | 37 2008-03-11 |
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| 3.3.2 Percentage of teacher trainers with email addresses | 4.25 % (37 / 870) 2008-03-11 |
| 3.3.4 Number of female teacher-trainers who have email addresses | 15 2008-03-11 |
| 3.3.5 Number of male teacher-trainers who have email addresses | 22 2008-03-11 |
| 3.3.6 Percentage of female teacher-trainers in the institution who have an email address | 3.87 % (15 / 388) 2008-03-11 |
| 3.3.7 Percentage of male teacher-trainers in the institution who have an email address | 4.56 % (22 / 482) 2009-02-08 |
3.4 The ability of teacher-trainers to use ICTs (basic skills)
| 3.4.1 The ability of teacher-trainers to use ICTs (150 words) | All the teacher-trainees are expected to be computer literate. Therefore, the College offers all of them computer- literacy skills training. There are computer laboratories that are open to the teacher-trainees.It is mandatory for the teacher-trainee to do all their assignments using the computers.
The main software used by the teacher trainees are:
-MS WORD
-MICROSOFT POWER POINT
- INTERNET USE
- PROBLEM -SOLVING
- WEB-QUESTS 2009-02-08 |
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3.5 The number of teacher trainers who use ICTs to train educators
3.6 The number of preservice educators
| 3.6.1 Number of preservice educators in institution | 116 2008-03-11 |
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| 3.6.3 Number of female preservice educators | 45 2008-07-12 |
| 3.6.4 Number of male preservice educators | 71 2008-07-12 |
| 3.6.5 Percentage of female preservice educators | 38.79 % (45 / 116) 2008-11-03 |
| 3.6.6 Percentage of male preservice educators
| 61.21 % (71 / 116) 2008-03-11 |
3.7 The percentage of preservice educators who have their own email address
| 3.7.1 Number of preservice educators in the institution with an email address | 116 2008-03-11 |
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| 3.7.2 Percentage of preservice educators with email addresses | 100.00 % (116 / 116) 2008-03-11 |
| 3.7.4 Number of female preservice educators with email addresses | 45 2008-07-12 |
| 3.7.5 Number of male preservice educators with email addresses | 71 2008-07-12 |
| 3.7.6 Percentage of female preservice educators with an email address | 100.00 % (45 / 45) 2008-11-03 |
| 3.7.7 Percentage of male preservice educators with an email address | 100.00 % (71 / 71) 2008-03-11 |
3.8 The presence of ICT in teacher-training curriculum
3.9 The ICT resources (types of equipment?) made available to pre-service educators, and their trainers, during teacher-training
| 3.9.1 Types of ICT equipment, connectivity, and other resources (list) | The following are the types of ICT equipment used in the college:
1. LCDS
2.Laptops
3. Smart boards
4.Internet
The equipment is used particularly when the teacher trainees are taking their micro-teaching in preparation of their teaching practice sessions in schools. 2008-04-27 |
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3.11 Educators who have participated in continuing education / professional development, which included ICT integration
| 3.11.1 Number of educators who have completed 1 to 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 39 2008-03-11 |
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| 3.11.2 Number of educators who have completed more than 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 39 2008-03-11 |
| 3.11.3 The percentage of educators who have participated in less than 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 33.62 % (39 / 116) 2008-03-11 |
| 3.11.4 The percentage of educators who have participated in over 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 33.62 % (39 / 116) 2008-03-11 |
| 3.11.5 Number of female educators who have participated in 1 to 50 hours of continuing education / professional development, which included ICT integration | 17 2008-03-11 |
| 3.11.6 Number of male educators who have completed 1 to 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 22 2008-03-11 |
| 3.11.7 Number of female educators who have completed more than 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 17 2008-03-11 |
| 3.11.8 Number of male educators who have completed more than 50 hours of continuing education/professional development that included ICT integration | 22 2008-03-11 |
| 3.11.9 Percentage of female educators who have completed 1 to 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 37.78 % (17 / 45) 2009-02-08 |
| 3.11.10 Percentage of male educators who have completed 1 to 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 30.99 % (22 / 71) 2009-02-08 |
| 3.11.11 Percentage of female educators who have completed more than 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 37.78 % (17 / 45) 2009-02-08 |
| 3.11.12 Percentage of male educators who have completed more than 50 hours of continuing education/professional development which included ICT integration | 30.99 % (22 / 71) 2009-02-08 |
3.12 The rank of teacher-training institutions, by ICT-integration
| 3.12.1 ICT-integration index score | 0.0 2008-03-11 |
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+- ICT use (14 available subcategories; 14 have data, including 2 documents)
4.1 The frequency of ICT use by educators for academic purposes
| 4.1.1 Average ICT use by educators for academic purposes (hours per week) | 17.5 2008-03-11 |
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| 4.1.3 Average ICT use by female educators for academic purposes (hours per week) | 15.0 2010-04-23 |
| 4.1.4 Average ICT use by male educators for academic purposes (hours per week) | 20.0 2010-04-23 |
| 4.1.5 Proportional gap in the male/female averages of ICT use for academic purposes by educators | 0.75 (15 / 20) 2008-04-27 |
4.2 The frequency of ICT use by learners for academic purposes
| 4.2.1 Average ICT use by learners for academic purposes (hours per week) | 4.0 2008-04-21 |
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| 4.2.3 Average ICT use by learners (female) for academic purposes (hours per week) | 4.0 2008-12-11 |
| 4.2.4 Average ICT use by learners (males) for academic purposes (hours per week) | 4.0 2008-12-11 |
| 4.2.5 Proportional gap in the male/female averages of ICT use for academic purposes by learners | 1.00 (4 / 4) 2008-04-21 |
4.3 The types of ICT use by educators
| 4.3.1 Types of ICT use by educators (e.g. Powerpoint presentation, Web resources, etc.) | The educators in the college usually use power point to present lesson content. They also search for teaching materials from the Internet for teaching materials . Specifically, the following are the types of ICT use by educators in the college:
1.They also train teachers and students the basic computer literacy lessons.
2.Preparation of schemes of work for the teachers who are computer literate.
3.Typing of examinations.
4.Preparation of lesson plans by about 50% of the teachers.
A number of teachers have been trained in ICT integration and they in turn have been training other teachers on the use of computers for teaching.
2009-02-08 |
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| 4.3.2 Examples of ICT-based productions by teachers | Data not available 2008-03-11 |
4.4 The types of ICT use by learners
| 4.4.1 Types of ICT use by learners (list) | The following is are the types of ICT use by the learners:
1.Writing short notes and saving them.
2. Retrieving information.
3. Making programmes for open days, entertainments.
The Package used include MS-WORD, MS-EXCEL, MS Power-point.
2009-02-08 |
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| 4.4.2 Examples of ICT-based productions by students | Data not available 2008-03-11 |
| 4.4.3 Female learners' points of access to computers/Internet (cybercafé, home, mobile…) | 6 girls were involved in this discussion.
Indicator 4.4. 3. Female learners’ points of access to computers/ Internet
1(a) Where do you get access to computers for learning (pedagogical) purposes (Probe: home, school and internet cafes, etc.)
The college has two labs and all the students access computers in the college
(b) When do you get access to computers for learning purposes (Probe: home, school, internet cafes, etc.)
The computers were available from 8-5pm every day and learners could access them whenever they were free.
(c) Which is the most common/convenient point of access? Explain why this is the most common/convenient point of access;
All the 6 girls reported that college was the best point of access Asked for the reason they said it is because the school computers were mostly connected to the internet.
(d) How do you use computers for learning purposes?
The girls gave the following 3 ways in which they use computers for learning purposes:
• Google for information for all their subjects
(e) Are there challenges/ problems/ hindrances you face as girls in as far as the various points of access are concerned? (Probe: home, school environment and Internet cafes)
The following were cited as challenges in the different points of access.
HOME:
• Viruses that sometimes rub everything done
• Power blackouts
SCHOOL
• Congestion such that a student has only 1 hour to himself at a time
• Ltd time
• Low internet speed
(f) Where do you get access to Internet for learning purposes?
For learning purposes all girls reported that they accessed the college
(g) When do you get access to Internet for learning purposes?
Accessibility at the college and cybers when on holidays..
(h) Which is the most common/convenient point of access for the Internet? Explain why this is the most common/convenient point of access;
School was reported as the most convenient point of access
(i) How do you use the Internet for learning purposes (probe: email; searching for information related to academics, etc)
• Google for information for all their subjects
(j) Are there challenges/problems/hindrances you face as girls as far as accessing Internet for learning purposes is concerned
2010-07-27 |
| 4.4.4 Male learners' points of access to computers/Internet (cybercafé, home, mobile…) | 5 boys were involved in this discussion.
Indicator 4.4. 4. male learners’ points of access to computers/ Internet
1(a) Where do you get access to computers for learning (pedagogical) purposes (Probe: home, school and internet cafes, etc.)
All the 5 students said that they accessed computers in the college and at home. However one boy said he accessed the computers from the cyber cafes.
(b) When do you get access to computers for learning purposes (Probe: home, school, internet cafes, etc.
The students reported that the college computers were accessible whenever they were free
(c) Which is the most common/convenient point of access? Explain why this is the most common/convenient point of access;
All the boys said that college was the most convenient point. This was because of the unlimited access.
(d) How do you use computers for learning purposes?
The boys gave the following ways in which they use computers for learning purposes:
• Google for information for all their subjects
(e) Are there challenges/ problems/ hindrances you face as boys in as far as the various points of access are concerned? (Probe: home, school environment and Internet cafes)
The following were cited as challenges in the different points of access.
HOME:
• Power failure
SCHOOL
• Low internet speed
• Ltd time because of congested curriculum
INTERNET CAFES
• Congestions
• Low internet speed
• Its expensive
(f) Where do you get access to Internet for learning purposes?
For learning purposes all the 5 boys reported that they accessed internet at the college and cyber only over the holidays.
(g) When do you get access to Internet for learning purposes?
They access in the college
(h) Which is the most common/convenient point of access for the Internet? Explain why this is the most common/convenient point of access;
college was reported as the most convenient point of access. The reasons given for this was that the college computers were mostly connected to the internet
(i) How do you use the Internet for learning purposes (probe: email; searching for information related to academics, etc)
• Google for information for all their subjects especially the Wikipedia.
• Write emails to other students
• Visit online libraries.
(j) Are there challenges/problems/hindrances you face as boys as far as accessing Internet for learning purposes is concerned?
They did not report any problem.
2010-07-27 |
| 4.4.5 Female learners' participation in Internet-based social networking (MySpace, Facebook Twitter...) | Indicator 4.4.5 Female learners’ participation in Internet- based social networking
2(a) Have you ever heard about the following:
• Facebook? All the girls have heard about facebook
• MySpace? 5/6 girls have heard about myspace
• Twitter? All girls have heard about it
• Hi-5 4/6 girls have heard about it
• MSN 5/6 girls have heard about it
• Yahoo-messenger all have heard about it
• You-tube 4/6 have heard about it
(b) Have you ever used any of the following:
• Facebook?- all girls use the face book
• MySpace? 5/6 use it
• Twitter? 4/6 use it
• Hi-5 2/6
• MSN 2/6
• Yahoo-messenger 4/6 have used it
• You-tube all have used it
(c) For those who have used any of the above, explain how you have used it
All the girls agreed that facebook was for socializing only.
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(d) Which of the above mentioned is convenient for learning purposes? Why?
12/17 girls agreed that facebook was the most convenient for learning because of the following reasons:
• It is known by many people
• It is cheap
(e) Are there challenges/ problems/ hindrances you face as girls while participating in any of the above mentioned Internet-based social networking categories? Please explain your responses.
The following were cited as major challenges faced by the girls in using the social networks:
• Costly
• No secrets kept
2010-07-27 |
| 4.4.6 Male learners' participation in Internet-based social networking (MySpace, Facebook Twitter...) | Indicator 4.4.6 male learners’ participation in Internet- based social networking
2(a) Have you ever heard about the following:
• Facebook? All boys have heard about facebook
• MySpace? All have heard about myspace
• Twitter? All boys have heard about it
• Hi-5 all boy has heard about it
• MSN all the boys have heard about it
• Yahoo-chat all have heard about it
• You-tube all have heard about it
• Free card none of the boys
(b) Have you ever used any of the following:
• Facebook?- all use the face book
• MySpace? all use it
• Twitter? All use it
• Free card none
• Afros meet 3/5 boys use it
• Hi-5 2/5 use it
• MSN 3/5 use
• Yahoo-chat all boys
• Gmail 3/5 use it
• Prodigit none
• You-tube 4/5 use it
(c) For those who have used any of the above, explain how you have used it
Most of the boys agreed that it was for social purposes only.
(d) Which of the above mentioned is convenient for learning purposes? Why?
All the 5 boys agreed that facebook was the most convenient for learning because It is known by many people
(e) Are there challenges/ problems/ hindrances you face as boys while participating in any of the above mentioned Internet-based social networking categories? Please explain your responses.
The following were cited as major challenges faced by the girls in using the social networks:
• It is addictive.
• It is costly
2010-07-27 |
4.5 The percentage of courses taught using ICT
| 4.5.1 Number of courses taught | 8 2008-04-21 |
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| 4.5.2 Number of courses taught using ICT | Data not available 2008-03-11 |
| 4.5.3 List of courses taught using ICT | All the teacher trainees undertaking a diploma in technical teacher education are expected to take the following courses:
1. Curriculum development
2. Psychology
3. Foundations of education
4. Sociology of education
5. Contemporary studies
In all of them, the teacher trainee are suppose d to search information from the Internet and type set the work using computers before handing in. The teacher(lecturers) use the learning resource Center to produce power point presentations 2008-09-05 |
| 4.5.4 The percentage of courses taught using ICT | Data not available 2008-09-21 |
4.6 The factors supporting the use of ICT by educators
| 4.6.1 Stated (by educators) factors that support ICT use by educators (150 words) | The factors that would favour the use of ICT by educators include:
1.Deliberate emphasis, by the management, on ICT integration.
2Policy or program to be developed that would motivate teachers to learn computers and be able to integrate ICT in teaching.
3.Provision of resources like more computers, more laptops and LCD projectors that can be used in teaching.
2009-02-08 |
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4.7 The challenges to the use of ICT by educators
| 4.7.1 Stated (by educators) factors that are challenges to ICT use by educators (150 words) | The challenges that educators encounter in the use of ICT in teaching are:
1.Lack of enough resources –computers and LCD projectors
2.Maintenance of the existing machines.
3.Computer illiteracy of both the learners and students hence not aware of benefits.
4. Techno-phobia. That is the fear of technology.
5.Lack of strong policy on ICT integration in teaching or use of computers.
6.Output and storage devices. They are not always made available by the management.
7. Internet connectivity that is efficient . Currently , the Internet speed is low.
2009-02-08 |
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4.8 The factors supporting the use of ICT by learners
| 4.8.1 Stated (by learners) factors that support ICT use by learners (150 words) | Factors that support use of computers in school by learners. those factors include:
1.Availability of computers .Each student has a computer to use during the lesson.
2. Computer teacher who helps students even during free time. This motivates the learners.
3.The College Principal encourages students to use computer. He acts as a change agent by offering practical leadership.
4. The need to keep pace with new developments in ICT. The rate of development of new hardware and software is so high that one must update their skills and knowledge. otherwise they are left behind!
5.Teachers have been trained on computer integration hence effective usage in teaching
6.Use of smart boards. As trainee -teachers , they find the Smart board technology fascinating.
2009-02-08 |
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4.9 The challenges to the use of ICT by learners
| 4.9.1 Stated (by learners) factors that are challenges to ICT use by learners (150 words) | The following are the Challenges/ barriers to the use of ICTT in college:
1.Internet connection that is adequate.
2.Need of bigger computer room with enough furniture.
3.Limited time as only a few students can use computers at any one time.
4. Need to increase the computers to enable the students access them when they come during the residential sessions.
5.Maintenance –many computer are not operational.
6.Restriction of storage devices like diskette due to virus problems.
7.Need for more computer teachers.
8. Provide equipment to enable us use computers in teaching of other lessons
2009-02-08 |
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4.10 The competencies required for ICT use (in education) by educators
| 4.10.1 Competencies required for ICT use (by educators) | The educators indicated that they would use ICT better if they had the following competencies:
1Computer skills to enable the teachers and students use computers effectively
2.ICT integration skills to all teachers
3.Learn relevant packages
4.Skills on handling the equipment-computers and LCDs projectors
2009-02-08 |
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4.11 The competencies required for ICT use (in education) by learners
| 4.11.1 Competencies required for ICT use (by learners) | The following are the competencies the learners stated as required to effectively use of ICT:
1.Computer literacy skills
2.Internet browsing skills
3.Knowledge on how to search for more information
2009-02-08 |
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4.12 ICT in education-related research publications
| 4.12.1 ICT in education-related research publications (reference and abstract; 150 words; document if available) |
2011-05-14 |
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| 4.12.2 Number of ICT in education-related research publications | 1 2008-04-21 |
4.13 Pioneering initiatives in ICT in education
| 4.13.1 Pioneering initiative in ICT in education (description, including responsible parties; 150 words; document if available) |
2011-05-15 |
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4.14 The rank of ICT-integration by institution
| 4.14.1 ICT-integration index score | 0.0 2008-03-11 |
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+- Impact on educators and teaching (1 available subcategory; 1 has data, including 0 documents)
5.1 The impact of ICT on teaching
| 5.1.1 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on lesson-planning (150 words) | The following is the impact ICT has on lesson planning, according to the educators:
1.It has improved preparation of the lessons. The teachers can type and save the lesson plan. This means that they can use the same lesson-plan the following year for the same class and subject with a bit of updating. Time and money is eventually saved! The teachers become more efficient and effective because the time that could have been spent on lesson planning is used for searching for more information.
2.More interesting presentations to the learners. The teacher can use multi-media in teaching. This improve the quality of the lesson and acquisition of knowledge by learners.
3. Storing and retrieval of information is easier. 2009-02-08 |
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| 5.1.2 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on in-class teaching (150 words) | The following is the impact of ICT integration on class teaching as stated by the educator:
1.Students seem to enjoy the teaching of the lessons.ICT offers opportunity to use multi-media in teaching. The teacher can therefore vary the teaching methods to appeal to the different learning styles of the learners.
2.The teacher enjoy teaching more than when they were not using ICT. The fact that storing and retrieval of information is easy makes the teaching easier and enjoyable.
3. There is more updated information and especially in problem-based learning. The lessons are more interesting. The teachers becomes more constructive and learning is learner- centered. The role of the teacher has become more of a mentor. 2009-02-08 |
| 5.1.3 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on evaluation methods (exams, etc.; 150 words) | The following are tghe stated impact, by the educator, of ICT on eveluation:
1.Firstly, the teacher can now type the examinations for themselves unlike before when they had to rely on the school secretary. The quality of examination has improved. There are less errors because the teacher corrects them immediately using the spell-check tool.
2. Secondly, the analysis of the marks is easier. Computation of the necessary indices is much easier because they are available in the computer. A lot of time is hence saved and results are released on time enabling quick feedback to the learners.
3. Presentation of the results is better because the teacher can use multi-media to process and present the results to the learners, parents and the management.
The teacher indicated that he/she has come to realize that set standards may not work as students have information from different sources 2009-02-08 |
| 5.1.4 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on educator-learner communication (150 words) | The educator stated the following impact of the ICT on educator-learner communication
1.The teacher is able to communicate with the learners by email
2. The students are given assignments which they answer and send by e-mail especially during the holidays hence ensuring that learning takes place asynchronously. 2008-04-27 |
| 5.1.5 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on reflection on teaching (150 words) | The following is the impact of ICT on reflection of teaching as stated by the educator:
1.It helps to plan ahead and think of creative ways of presentation
2.Internet gives unlimited information unlike the textbooks where one is limited to only several books
3.A teacher is more innovative and creative in lesson preparation.
4. Teaching materials are diverse as the resources are available on the Internet. 2008-04-27 |
+- Impact of ICT on learners and learning (3 available subcategories; 3 have data, including 0 documents)
6.1 The impact of ICT on learning (in general)
| 6.1.1 Stated impact (by learners) of ICT on learning (150 words) | The impact of ICT on students learning
Due to use of computer to produce neat examinations, students want to learn computers to make their work as neat.
They use excel in learning mathematics and this makes the subject more appealing
In co-curricular activities, they use computers in making banners, announcement and promotes more learning to improve these adverts or banners etc
Impact of ICT on studies (6.1.1)
Can learn some subjects using computers using CDs
Through internet- can do more research
Can download information from relevant sources
Can make co-curricular activities more interesting
2008-11-03 |
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| 6.1.2 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on (learners) learning (150 words) | It was reported that as s result of the use of computers for teaching and learning the quality of students class work had improved. There is evidence that students were researching on the internet before writing assignments. Thus, students were learning more and performing better in course work 2008-12-11 |
6.2 The impact of ICT on learner access to knowledge
| 6.2.1 Stated impact (by learners) of ICT on access to knowledge (150 words) | The learners indicated the following impact of ICT on access to Knowledge:
1.That ICT has enabled them access more and current information. This helps them to update their information on all the subjects.
2.Learning has become easier and enjoyable because its is interactive particularly due to the use of multi-media
3.The learners are able to do and complete their assignment on time.
4. They produce neat work than before.
5.They quality of their assignments has improved because they can exchange ideas by e-mail even during holidays.Cyber cafes are available in most towns in the country and therefore access is not a major problem.
2009-02-08 |
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| 6.2.2 Stated impact (by educators) of ICT on (learners') access to knowledge (150 words) | The educator (teacher/ lecturer) indicated the following as the impact of ICT on student’s access to information:
1.Students can use the available CDs to access information on the particular subject.
2.Use of encyclopedia has greatly helped to improve the learners quality of assignments because they can counter check the information from the encyclopedia.
3.English language learning through the use of in built dictionary.
4. The learners are able to search for information from the Internet. In some cases, the learners are ahead of the teacher. It means that the teacher must also keep on updating themselves on their subject rest they be embarrassed in class. Eventually , this has led to the improvement of the quality of learning and teaching in the college.
2009-02-08 |
6.3 Documentation produced by learners using ICT
+- Institution management and ICT (10 available subcategories; 10 have data, including 0 documents)
7.1 The number of institutions with ICT integration plans
| 7.1.1 Institution has ICT integration plan? | Yes 2008-04-21 |
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| 7.1.2 Description of ICT integration plan (150 words, with document attached) | The college has an ICT integration plan which is highly supported by the Government and funded by the Belgium Government. The college is the only one in the country that trains technical teachers and the plan is to ensure that secondary schools get a supply of highly qualified teachers in such areas. ICT has been integrated in the teaching of engineering related subjects and business courses. In the plan, strategies for acquiring and installing ICT infrastructure, maintenace, renewal and training of trainers in its use is well outlined and has been implemented. Some of the modern ICT teaching aids in place is the smartboard. 2008-03-11 |
7.2 The number of institutions with a strategy in place to maintain and renew their ICT equipment
| 7.2.1 Institution has a strategy in place to maintain and renew ICT equipment? | Yes 2008-04-21 |
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| 7.2.2 Description of strategy in place to maintain and renew ICT equipment (150 words, with document attached) | 2008-03-11 |
7.3 The number of institutions that provide access to their ICT infrastructure for the community
| 7.3.1 Institution provides access to their ICT infrastructure for the community? | Yes 2008-04-21 |
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| 7.3.2 Description of types access provided by the institution for the community (150 words) | The college allows the outside community to access ICT facilities at a cost of Ks. 2.50 for photocopying and Ksh. 10 for scanning per copy. 2008-09-05 |
7.4 The number of managers (in education institutions) trained to use ICT
7.5 The impact of ICT on education management practices
| 7.5.1 Stated impact (by managers) of ICT on education management practices (150 words) | The following is the impact of ICT on education management practices in the Institution:
1.It has enabled faster access to information hence improving on the efficiency and effectiveness of the managers.
2. Due to access to timely information , the managers are able to make informed decision. Therefore decision making has become easier. 2008-09-21 |
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7.6 The impact of ICT on which curriculum is taught (mathematics, science, language, arts, etc.)
| 7.6.1 Stated impact (by managers) of ICT on which curriculum is taught (150 words) | It was reported that as a result of the use of computers for teaching and learning, the quality of students class work had improved. There is evidence that students were researching on the internet before writing assignments. Thus, students were learning more and performing better in course work. This also evident in engineering courses as it enabled demonstration of machines parts that could not be dismantled. 2008-12-11 |
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7.7 The impact of ICT on continuing education/professional development programs
| 7.7.1 Stated impact (by managers) of ICT on continuing education/professional development programs (150 words) | Heads of departments and and their deputies are taught ICT integration every wednesday. They are also use of computers in record keeping and internet. They use equipment like lCDs and computers in their micro-teaching practice.
This has improved the teaching of many subjects leading to better performance by learners in their final examinations. The teachers continue communicating with the learners even during holidays through the internet hence facilitating self-directed learning asynchronously. 2008-12-11 |
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7.8 The ability of managers to use ICT (basic skills)
| 7.8.1 Number of institution managers with email address | Data not available 2008-03-11 |
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| 7.8.2 Description of ability of managers to use ICT (basic skills; 150 words) | The managers are all trained in basic skills which include computer packages like MS word, Ms excel, use of Internet.
The managers use the computers for management of financial records, student records, evaluation and assessment of courses and student perfromance and communication with publics of the college. 2008-12-11 |
| 7.8.3 Percentage of managers with email addresses | Data not available 2008-09-05 |
7.9 The major barriers (as identified by managers) hindering the achievement of their institution's ICT-related goals for learners
| 7.9.1 Barriers, as identified by managers, hindering the achievement of their institution's ICT-related goals for learners (600 words) | The main barriers the college faces are:
1. The computers, though they look many, are relatively few compared to the over 870 students in the college.
2. The ICT technology is constantly changing and this calls for updating which is expensive.
3. Some of the teachers are still not using the computers to teach their subjects. this is because not all are comfortable with the technology.
4. Frequent power blackout that makes it difficult to use the computers. However, the college has installed a generator for backup but it is expensive to maintain it.
5. Computer viruses that corrupt the computer software and loss of information. 2008-09-05 |
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7.10 Leadership and best practices in ICT integration in education
| 7.10.1 Description of "success stories" in ICT-integration (what, by whom, how, with what result; 300 words) | Some of the "success stories" in ICT- integration include, the following:
1. The support for the Installation of the ICT center by the Belgium Government for the funding. The Belgian Government has also sponsored several lecturers and ICT staff for training on the ICT integration.
2. All teacher trainees are trained on how to use ICT in teaching. Therefore the graduate teachers from this college are computer literate.
3. The college has extended its training to primary school teachers on ICT integration in teaching and learning.
4. By using ICT in teaching the student teachers have enjoyed the learning process, especially on problem-solving learning.
5. Learners have been able to communicate with the lecturers by using e-mail for answering the assignments. This ensures continued communication with the learners even when they are on vacation. 2008-09-05 |
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+- Gender (2 available subcategories; 2 have data, including 0 documents)
9.1 The number of female learners who have access to computers
| 9.1.1 Number of male learners in institution | 482 2008-03-11 |
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| 9.1.2 Number of male learners who have access to computers | 482 2008-03-11 |
| 9.1.3 Number of female learners in institution | 388 2008-03-11 |
| 9.1.4 Number of female learners who have access to computers | 388 2008-03-11 |
| 9.1.5 Percentage of male learners who have access to computers | 100.00 % (482 / 482) 2008-03-11 |
| 9.1.6 Percentage of female learners who have access to computers | 100.00 % (388 / 388) 2008-03-11 |
9.2 Number of female teachers who have access to computers
| 9.2.1 Number of male teachers | 71 2008-03-11 |
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| 9.2.2 Number of male teachers who have access to computers | 71 2008-03-11 |
| 9.2.3 Number of female teachers | 45 2008-03-11 |
| 9.2.4 Number of female teachers who have access to computers | 45 2008-03-11 |
| 9.2.5 Percentage of male teachers who have access to computers | 100.00 % (71 / 71) 2008-03-11 |
| 9.2.6 Percentage of female teachers who have access to computers | 100.00 % (45 / 45) 2008-11-03 |
+- Cultural and content sensitivity (1 available subcategory; 1 has data, including 0 documents)
10.1 The impact of ICT on the development of a variety of African educational content
| 10.1.1 Stated impact (by managers) on the development of African course content | The manager had no idea of the impact of integrating ICT on the development of African course content. 2008-04-21 |
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+- Special education (1 available subcategory; 1 has data, including 0 documents)
11.1 The impact of ICT on learners with special needs
| 11.1.1 Number of learners with special needs | 1 2008-03-11 |
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| 11.1.2 Number of learners with special needs who have access to ICT | 0 2008-03-11 |
| 11.1.3 Impacts, as stated by managers, of ICT on learners with special needs | 2008-12-11 |
| 11.1.4 Percentage of learners with special needs who have access to ICT | 0.00 % (0 / 1) 2008-04-21 |
+- Language (1 available subcategory; 1 has data, including 0 documents)
12.1 The relationship between ICT-in-education integration and local language(s)
| 12.1.1 Perception of educators of the relationship between the first language(s) of the learners and ICT-in-education | Relationship between the learners’ first language and ICT in their education. (Indicator 12.1.1)
The learners have had good background of English language hence their first language does not significantly interfere with ICT in their Education.
2008-11-03 |
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| 12.1.2 Perception of parents (or community-members) of the relationship between the first language(s) of the learners and ICT-in-education | The community members have a similar opinion with teachers that since the learners have had good background of English language,their first language does not significantly interfere with ICT in their Education. English is the language instruction in Kenya at all levels beginning from kindergarten.
2008-12-11 |
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