Dr Grace O. Edu, Dr Uduak Edet Uwe & Regina Andornimye Unah
Abstract
The study investigated the relationship between teachers’ competence, the availability of ICT facilities and infrastructure, and the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) into basic schools in Ogoja Education Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. Two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A correlational research design was employed. Data was collected from 535 respondents employing a questionnaire. The data was analysed using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation technique. Findings revealed a positive relationship between teachers’ competence, the availability of ICT facilities and infrastructure, and the integration of ICTs in Basic Education. Consequently, it was concluded that teachers’ competence and availability of facilities and infrastructure, which are lacking in basic schools in the study area, are components for effective integration of ICT into the teaching/learning process at the basic level of education. It was recommended that teachers should be trained and that ICT facilities and infrastructure provision should be made a priority for effective integration of ICTs in Basic Education.