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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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ISSN: 2226-6348

ICT and Student Interaction: Experiences at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya

Baraka M. Ngussa, Lazarus N. Makewa, Joshua Michael Kuboja

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v4-i2/1723

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The present study employed Case Study research design to establish the role of ICT on student interaction at the University of Eastern Africa Baraton, Kenya. Expert judgment established validity of research instruments. Reliability of questionnaire items was between 7.61 and 8.61 Cronbach’s alfa through SPSS program. Convenient sampling determined 345 students who filled the questionnaire. T-test and ANOVA tested five null hypotheses and it was found that students regardless their categorizations agreed to have student-administration interaction and that ICT is useful for their interaction but there is a minimal ICT-based interaction between teachers and students. Female students use ICT to interact with teachers and content but male students’ interaction with teachers and content is highly limited. Researchers recommend that the university should maximize availability of ICT resources in order to enhance student interaction with teachers, content, fellow students and administration. Male students need to be motivated to make use of ICT facilities for academic interactions. Further research is recommended on student interaction through other variables apart from ICT.

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In-Text Citation: (Ngussa et al., 2015)
To Cite this Article: Ngussa, B. M., Makewa, L. N., & Kuboja, J. M. (2015). ICT and Student Interaction: Experiences at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 4(2), 3–20.