Head teachers’ Computer Competency and Computerized Management Systems Adoption in Public Primary Schools, Kadibo Division, Kenya

Abstract

Introduction of education management information systems may contribute to improved management and academic performance. Kenyan schools however still use manual record keeping for daily managerial activities. Relationship between head teacher computer competencies and computerized managerial systems adoption in Kadibo, Kisumu County, Kenya is not known. This study aimed at determining relationships between head teacher computer competencies and adoption of computerized management systems in public primary schools in Kadibo division. A descriptive survey design was employed on a target population of42 schools. Simple random sampling was used to select 20 schools out of which respective head teachers responded. Spearman‟ s correlation analysis was used to determine the relationships. The instrument was reliable (=. 86) using test-retest. Found …