The use of mobile phone technology as an instructional tool for lesson delivery at abura Asebu Kwamankese District

Abstract

Technology has evolved over the years from being simple machines to complex ones which are making work easier and faster than usual. Despite the influx of the mobile technology with its functions into the Ghanaian society with about 38,305,078 (CIA Report, 2017), most people are still stuck to its voice and other basic functionalities neglecting the economic and productivity enhancement ones. It was for these reasons that this study was carried out to find out the educational benefits of teachers using their phone technology to teach, the cost benefits that major stakeholders stand to gain when teachers use their mobile phone technology to teach and last but not the least, streamline ways by which teachers can effectively use their mobile phone technology in their lesson delivery. The study used the descriptive research design adopting the mixedmethod approach. The research adopted the use of survey questionnaire and interview guide. Major findings made from the study showed that about 92% of teachers used smart mobile devices but just for personal reasons. The teachers did not use the functions of their mobile phone devices to support their teaching process. They, however, saw the educational and cost benefits of using their mobile phones technology to teach. They, therefore, needed training workshops to equip them to make adequate use of their mobile phone technology to enhance their teaching. The study however recommended to the government through the ministry of education to develop a basic school’s mobile app to help arouse the interest of teachers coupled with reduced tariffs from telecommunication networks operators.