Abstract:
This study investigated the impact of ICT three initiatives as perceived
by Wiawso College of Education tutors at an independent school in Sefwi
Wiawso. A qualitative data was gathered for this Case Study by administering
questionnaire to 43 tutors of the college and two administrative staff. Data were
analysed using descriptive statistics.
First and foremost, evidence was found of an overall increase in the use
of ICT since the three initiatives were implemented. Secondly, the provision of
personal access to a desktop computer was perceived by the teachers to have had
the most impact on improving the use of ICT. However, the inclusion of Ubuntu
operating systems to Windows operating was perceived by the majority of
teachers as having a negative influence on their use and development of ICT.
On the basis of the findings, some recommendations were made; the
National Council for Tertiary Education should be made to assist the college by
providing more ICT equipment and its accessories. Also, all future ICT
professional development program should be based on learning strategies that
make a difference in daily practice. Skilled based training should be conducted
informally as and when it is needed.
