Abstract:
The study investigated the use of ICT in students‟ information management at
the Accra Technical University. Specifically, the study explored the internal
guidelines for Accra Technical University in Ghana‟s usage of Information
Communication Technologies (ICTs) for student information management,
examined the types of ICT platforms employed at Accra Technical University
for student information management, how ICTs are used to manage student
information at Accra Technical University, and the challenges confronting the
Accra Technical University of use of ICT for student information
management. The qualitative approach and the explanatory-descriptive
research designs were employed. A total of 13 participants (Administrative
staff) of Accra Technical University participated were sampled for the study.
A semi-structured interview guide was used to poll the views of the
participants. The data was thematically analysed. The findings of the study
revealed that the Accra Technical University adopt several internal guidelines
and policies that regulates students‟ information management. Also, the Accra
Technical University, utilizes various ICT platforms such as learning
management systems, Student Information System, the School Management
Information Systems, Electronic Portfolios, and the Student Response System
online platform. The findings of the study revealed ICTs plays significant
roles in students‟ information management. Notable among them are: it
enhances speed and accuracy of collection and management, saves storage
time and space, minimizes error in data collection and losses. The study
recommends that ATU invests into training of its Administrative staff on ICT
usage as well invest more into data security.
