Integrating ICT in Private High School, Badin
A Case Study
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In this study, ICT integration at the instructional level was introduced in one school of Khoski District, Badin. This study aimed to investigate how ICT is integrated at the faculty level in an institution of a rural area of lower Sindh. A qualitative case study was an appropriate method for this study because it was focused on a real-life situation and the researchers had no control over the events. The data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews, focus group interviews, observations, and official documents. The selection of the participants was based on purposeful sampling. School faculty was chosen because the school was is in the process of ICT integration. Results suggested that to integrate ICT effectively in an institution there should be a proper technology integration plan with day wise agenda and a proper authorisation plan for management with an estimated budget. The government should take an interest in ICT integration with the help of NGOs and private school teams for a digitalized education system in Pakistan.
Keywords:
ICT, Integration process, Leadership, TechnologyReferences
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