Role of Ict

The role of information and communication technology in the management of selected secondary schools in Central Uganda

DEDICATION This dissertation is dedicated to my beloved parents; Dr Ndifuna Ismail and Ms Kubaazala Rose who took the task of caring for me, educating, and guiding me through all the stages of development and growth. This work is also dedicated to my dear wife Nabukeera Sheilah and sons Kasiira Abdulrahiim and Ndifuna Abdulrahman, for the support and encouragement rendered to me during the time of writing this dissertation. i ACKNOWLEDGMENT This work could not have been completed without the valuable support rendered to me by many people. First of all I am greatly indebted to my supervisor Dr Juma Kasozi and in a special way I appreciate and thank all my lecturers: Dr Maicibi, Dr M. Tamale, Prof Martin Amin, Prof Musaazi, Mr Bisaso Ronald, Mr T.L Kakinda and others who participated in teaching me Masters of education in information and communication technology I also acknowledge the contribution of my colleagues in the School of Education such as Mr Ariko Sam, Mr Kakeeto Daudi, Aryatuha Hope and all those who were pursuing with me the same course, for their positive criticisms and encouragement. In the same way, I extend my appreciation to my research assistant Mr Matovu Moses and all my respondents in the various selected sampled schools where I carried out my field research. Their cooperation was vital during the data collection process. I also thank my family for the support and encouragement. Special thanks go to my wife and children, the staff members, friends and relatives for their concern, morale and material support accorded to me during my research and course. Above all, I remain grateful to the almighty Allah who saw me through the difficult and easy situations during my studies. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION i

ACKNOWLEDGMENT ii LIST OF TABLES v LIST OF FIGURES vi ABSTRACT vi CHAPTER ONE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.0 Background of the...