• EKORO, EKORO IGO
• Ogban, Usang Ekume
• Ibe Odum Ibe

This research evaluated the level of utilization of ICT facilities in secondary schools across the three senatorial districts of Cross River State. It also review the extent of exposure of teachers in the use of ICT facilities in the implementation of the teaching pedagogy. A descriptive survey research was adopted for the study. The population consisted of all students and teachers in secondary schools across the three senatorial districts (South, Central and North). The sample comprised ninety (90) computer teachers selected from thirty schools (fifteen private and fifteen public) selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The sample of the students consisted of three hundred students selected using a combination of stratified and simple random sampling techniques. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire developed by the researcher, titled Students and Teachers Utilization of ICT facilities for teaching and Learning (SATUIFTL) and students assessment test which was administered after two weeks of engagement with the students. The SATUIFTL was used to collect information on the utilization of ICT facilities in the teaching of computer studies from the selected respondents. The instrument was validated by three experts in measurement and evaluation to ensure face and content validity of the instrument. The internal consistency reliability of the instrument was ascertained using Cronbach Alpha with a 0.89 coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, percentage while the independent t-test and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was further used to evaluate and test the research hypotheses. The results from the analysis showed that the level of utilization of ICT facilities by teachers teaching Computer studies in private schools is higher than their counterparts in public secondary schools. The results further showed that there is significant difference in the level of academic performance between students who were taught with ICT facilities and those who were taught with the traditional chalkboard method. Finally, the result showed that there is no significant difference in the academic performance among students taught with ICT facilities across the senatorial zones.

Computer Studies, Teaching, Learning, Public, Private

"Utilization of information and Communication Technology in the teaching and learning of Computer Studies in Private and Public Secondary Schools in Cross River State", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.g944-g958, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309613.pdf

"Utilization of information and Communication Technology in the teaching and learning of Computer Studies in Private and Public Secondary Schools in Cross River State", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppg944-g958, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309613.pdf