the impact of technology adoption on students academic performance of selected secondary schools, in the case of Dessie town, south Wollo

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out the impact of technology adoption on the academic performance of students in selected public preparatory schools in Dessie town, south Wollo. As quantitative and qualitative approaches were adapted to collect the relevant data of study, a total of 282 participants were selected using stratified random sampling techniques. Questionnaires were the instruments used to collect data from students. Descriptive statistics for statistical analysis of quantitative data, and thematic analysis was used for qualitative data. Based on the findings it is suggested that the user (students) of technology should be aware of the negative and positive influence of technology adoption on academic performance. Students should minimize the time spending on technology usage to pay more attention for their education and school teachers should play vital role in creating awareness and orienting students how to use technology without affecting their education. Finally, the research showed that there is a strong need to direct priority to the effort that needs to be done in increasing the awareness of parents and teachers on how to help students engage themselves in productive media interactions and communications.