Analysis of the Usage of Info-Tech for Data Administration of Secondary Schools

This study examined the utilization of information technology (INFO-TECH) for data administration in secondary schools in Port Harcourt Education Zone, Rivers State. Four research questions guided the study, while four null hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised all 31 secondary schools in Port Harcourt Education Zone, consisting of 31 principals and 1,259 teachers. A sample size of 157 respondents, comprising 31 principals and 126 teachers, was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, which was subjected to face validation by three lecturers. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach's Alpha. The collected data were analysed using mean scores and standard deviations, while t-test statistics were employed to test the null hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance with the aid of SPSS version 20. The findings revealed that information technology facilities were generally unavailable in secondary schools and that the available facilities were utilized to a very low extent. The study also identified several constraints affecting the utilization of information technology facilities in secondary schools and highlighted strategies for improving their adoption by school administrators. Based on these findings, the study recommended that government should provide adequate information technology facilities through increased funding, while well-meaning individuals and donor agencies should support schools through relevant donations. It was also recommended that school administrators should ensure the effective utilization of available information technology facilities and that the challenges hindering their adoption should be addressed through the implementation of the strategies identified in the study.