Information and Communication Technology as a Tool for Effective School Record Management

Abstract

The world is becoming globalized, and everything is being electronically manipulated in order to catch up with the trend of this globalization. In this globalization era, there is a change in educational policies and programs. The Nigerian government through education law enforces the accurate keeping of various school records. This paper focused on effective school record management using information and communication technology. It therefore examined the various areas in school record management which includes the purpose of school record-keeping, types of school records, application of ICT in school record management, potentialities in the use of ICTs in record management and finally, the challenges associated with school record management school. The authors in addition examined the challenges associated with school record management which include lack of ICT facilities, inadequate trained personnel, inadequate supply of electricity and so on. The following recommendations among others were made. Government should step up the funding of education; government should ensure adequate provision of ICTs facilities in all schools; school administrators should supervise and ensure proper compliance to the laws on school record keeping. Well trained personnel should be recruited in all schools to oversee the school record management. Electricity supplies should be improved to enable schools to be connected to the
national grid.