Integrated Cloud Computing Environment Model (ICCEM) Towards Affordable ICT Integration in Education

Abstract

Cloud computing is one of the universal Information Communication Technology(ICT) development and its implementation in education can contribute towards solving the existing problems and also contribute to meeting ofeducational goals at an affordable cost. The application of Cloud Computing in education will not only ease educational institutions from the obligation of managing complex Information Technology infrastructure and maintenance activities, but will also lead to substantial cost savings. This paper assesses the technologies being used in education in primary schools, analyzes the human capacity that manage ICT integration in primary schools and develops an Integrated Cloud Computing Environment Model towards Affordable ICT Integration in primary schools. The study employedresearch science design approach. It was used to perform a background research, collect data inform of requirements and design the model.Questionnaires, guided interviews and observation checklist were used to collect data from the respondents. Validity was achieved by use of experts while reliability of the instrument was achieved by pretesting and piloting the instrument ofstudy. The study established that hardware, software and their subsequent maintenance costs when dealing with a wide range of hardware, and basic ICT skills are required for successful Integration of ICT in education. When ICT integration in education is made affordable to governments, schools and stakeholders through careful planning, it can be successfully incorporated in education.