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Title:
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PROMOTING EFFECTIVE APPLICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ICT TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS |
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Author(s):
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Palagolla W. W. N. C. K., Wickramarachchi A. P. R. |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-09-0 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes, Pedro Isaías and Philip Powell |
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Year:
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2010 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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ICT usage, Secondary schools, North Central Province (NCP) of Sri Lanka |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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447 |
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Last Page:
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451 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is widely used to enhance teaching and learning in modern education. However, it is still difficult in some countries to exploit the full potential of ICT in this regard due to various constraints. The paper explores existing barriers for the effective use of ICT to enhance performance of secondary schools. The study was focused on secondary schools in the North Central Province (NCP) of Sri Lanka. Results show a very low use of ICT among schools in the territory due to poor ICT infrastructure, leadership support, school planning, and ICT competency. However, teachers fairly positive attitudes towards ICT indicated a positive aspect on future developments. Individuals demographic characteristics show significant differences in the use of ICT in schools. Moreover, positive relationships were found between ICT usage and performance as perceived by teachers. |
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