Record keeping, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in school management- A sub-title of the book-Educational Management: New Perspective
Sub Title Overview
Information and Communication Technology which serves as a global networking system for human endeavor has been in existence for thousands of years. It was discovered as a means of acquiring, storing, transmitting, retrieving and processing information. From the few points mentioned above, it can be seen that technology changes ways of doing things without much stress, most especially the methods of handling records in the 21st century. Technology has electronically assisted many organizations/institutions in handling of mails.
Record management enhances the performance of school administrators, an individual and a manager in an organization. A proper utilization of records makes the roles of school administrators/managers easier. They become aware of their responsibilities and work conscientiously towards the achievement of educational objectives. However, some institutions/organizations face a lot of challenge in handling their responsibilities.
For us in this part of the globe, we need to find out the number of computer literate and internet compliant people? How many are prepared to accept the innovations that come with ICT? What about the problems posed by inadequate power supply, inadequate funding and the absence of political will in holding the bull by the horn? It seems we have not started the journey to relevance in proper record keeping? Until we imbibe the right attitude in doing things, we may never be on the mark to start the race but will remain spectators in 211st century.
