ICT adoption and institutional performance of secondary schools in Uganda: a study of private secondary schools in makindye division, Kampala capital city authority

Abstract

The study examined the relationship between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, user acceptance and performance of secondary schools in Makindye division. A cross sectional survey design with a sample size of 209 respondents was used. A self-administered questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect responses. Measurement of the relationships of the study were done and subjected to rigorous data processing and analysis using the relevant statistical computer software packages. Findings indicated that there were positive and significant relationships between perceived usefulness and performance, perceived ease of use and performance and user acceptance and performance with user acceptance having the highest relationship with performance. Results from regression analysis revealed that among all the study variables; perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and user acceptance, user acceptance was the stronger predictor of performance. Further, the findings revealed that the model could only explain 39.1 % in variance of the performance of schools. In conclusion, the findings revealed that all the independent variables were significant predictors of performance. This is confirmation that perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and user acceptance were key determinants of performance of schools in Makindye division. The study recommends that other factors which were not part of the model be used to study school performance or in other sectors. Likewise, the management of schools and the directors should draw a lot of emphasis on user acceptance of ICTs as this would greatly enhance school performance. It is also recommended that a longitudinal study be carried out so as to bring out the true nature of the study. Lastly but not least, the model should be used to study other institutions in the different sectors.