Assessing high school students’ views on how Ghana’s Wi-Fi technology program influences learning: an empirical study in Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana

This study applies Guskey’s five-level framework to evaluate students’ perceptions of Ghana’s nationwide Wi-Fi deployment in Senior High Technical Vocational Schools (SHTVs), focusing on its influence on learning outcomes in Cape Coast Metropolis. Using a mixed-methods design, data were collected from 241 stratified-sampled students via questionnaires and open-ended items. Results indicate positive student reactions to Wi-Fi’s potential but reveal limited perceived benefits in learning experiences, school organizational support, and overall outcomes due to access restrictions and infrastructural issues. Regression analysis identified students’ actual use of Wi-Fi as the strongest predictor, explaining 59% of variance in learning outcomes. Findings underscore the need for supportive policies, inclusive access, and ICT training to maximize Wi-Fi’s educational impact in Ghana’s resource-constrained context. Recommendations include timetabled Wi-Fi sessions, device-friendly policies, and hands-on programs to enhance digital literacy and equity.