Evaluation of Information Communication Technology Literacy Skills (ICTs) Among Secondary School Students in Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study explored the availability of ICT facilities and ICT literacy skills level of senior secondary school students  in Delta State. The population of the study comprised 308 senior secondary school students purposively selected  from two public schools and two private schools from two senatorial districts of the state. The study employed the  descriptive survey design using a questionnaire designed to elicit a response from the students on the available ICT  facilities' satisfaction with ICT facilities, level of ICT skills, and constraints to acquiring of ICT skills. The different  statements were in the rating of, 2, 3 and 4. Data was collected from 308 students. The data collected were analyzed  using simple percentages and mean statistical tools. Findings from the data collected identified low ICT facilities in  the schools. The study reveals low ICT skills among the students that can deter the students from performing  credibly in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The study also reveals that they are not  satisfied with the available facilities. The low level of ICT skills was attributed to lack of qualified teachers in ICT,  and inadequate time allotted to it in the school timetable. Recommendations were made to improve on the facilities  and needed perquisites that will improve the ICT skills of the students.