INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF WI-FI ON STUDENT LEARNING IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN KUMASI METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF WI-FI ON STUDENT LEARNING IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN KUMASI METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLY
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Date
2022
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Kotoka, Peace Gifty
(7201000010)
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Abstract
The study aims at investigating the effect of Wi-Fi on student learning in Ghana: a case
study at senior high schools in Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. Cross sectional survey
design was employed to accomplish the research aim and specific objectives.
Multistage sampling procedure was used in the selection of respondents. The first stage
selected six (6) Senior High Schools and the second stage involved the selection of
Students and teaching staff as respondents. In all, 303 teachers and 386 students formed
the sample size for the study. The data collected were analyzed using the Statistical
Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 20. Descriptive statistics such as, frequency,
tables and charts were developed. The study concludes that, most of the senior high
schools in the study area had access to Wi-Fi in their school and that the impact of Wi Fi was seen to be beneficial as it affected students’ academic performance in a
beneficial way. Again, teachers in the study area were in support of the usage of Wi-Fi
by students in schools. The study recommends the Ghana Education Service in
collaboration with the Heads of Senior High Schools should provide Wi-Fi facilities
and connectivity in public SHSs computer laboratories and libraries to enhance
effective teaching and learning. Finally, there should be an assessment of students to
determine their skills level with respect to computer and Wi-Fi usage via internet
connectivity.