An Analysis of Factors Affecting use of Computer Technology in Rural Secondary Schools by ODL Students Who are Secondary School Teachers in Mbire District of Mashonaland Central Province of Zimbabwe| Chapter 3 | Modern Perspectives in Language, Literature and Education Vol. 7

 Incorporating ICT into teaching and learning has been shown to boost students' academic achievement. Its advantages are felt by people from all walks of life. Despite its importance, ODL students who must utilise ICT in their university studies as well as in teaching and learning tend to value its implementation more. As a result, the goal of this research was to find out what factors influence ODL students who are studying at an Open and Distance Learning university while still teaching in secondary schools. A descriptive survey was used in the research. design, as well as a mixed-methods approach The study included 78 ODL students who are secondary school teachers as participants. A combination of systematic random sampling and selective sampling was used to choose the 40 respondents and 5 participants. Data was gathered and created through questionnaires, interviews, and observations. Frequency tables, graphs, and descriptive statistics were used to provide quantitative data, while transcripts and themes were used to present qualitative data. Material and infrastructure resources are in short supply, according to the report. The lecturers and facilitators lack the requisite knowledge. Computers are used by teachers. to improve their professional work in a limited way Teachers' opinions toward using computers in the classroom have an impact on the innovation's implementation. Due to financial constraints, schools are finding it difficult to outsource computer equipment and create computer laboratories. As a result, the study recommends that ODL students attend in-service training sessions or even take short computer courses. Outdated computers must be replaced with contemporary, higher-capacity PCs. The government should fund the acquisition and construction of infrastructure for schools. Staff development in schools and the community on strategies to generate cash is required.

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Dr. Rittah Kasowe
Educational Studies, Zimbabwe Open University 209 Hay road Bindura, Zimbabwe.

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Determining the Behaviour of Wild Plants’ Use in Meru, Kenya | Chapter 9 | Highlights on Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 3

 The ethnobotanical record resulting from interactions between the Meru people and their wild plants reveals a strong reliance on medicinal and non-medicinal plant uses. Wild plants are increasingly being used for medicine, food, material, social purposes, construction, fuel, environmental beauty, and wind and dust breaks in this part of Africa. Medicine made from wild plants is beginning to compete with conventional medicines in the fight against diseases and ailments. The presence of numerous plant species growing in the area with which humans have interacted for centuries emphasizes the reliance. Indeed, the favorable climate for equatorial forests, where temperatures favor the development of many plant species, contributes to this region's status as a pharmacy in the making. A total of 567 plant specimens collected from three districts in the greater Meru area have been reported to be used to cure a variety of diseases as well as to meet other non-medicinal needs such as fruit, fuel, and building materials. and supplies Data gathered through structured interviews with respondents in the region reveal significant factors that play significant roles in people's lives, influencing their social and cultural behavior. It is concluded that the use of medicinal plants as a supplement to primary health care in Meru is observed and documented among the people. The people's extensive knowledge of useful plants and their medicinal properties was said to date back several generations.

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Alfreda Kajira Ibui
Department of Earth Sciences, National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi 00100, Kenya.

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