ICT Literacy Level Assessment Among Junior Secondary School Students in Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State

The paper examined Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a tool that has taken over the global economy. Most things if not all require ICT to be performed. The education sector is not left out of this as Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has improved the method of teaching and learning; it has made teaching and learning less difficult, interesting, and interactive. This advancement in technology has equally bridged the digital divide between information rich and poor society. This study examined the level of ICT literacy among the Junior Secondary School Students in Gbonyin Local Government Area in Ekiti State using descriptive survey design. Questionnaires were used as instrument for data collection on JSS 1, 2 and 3 students from twenty-eight ICT teachers. Five research questions were used to guide the work and it was found that computer facilities and accessories were not available in most schools and without competent and qualified teachers to handle students ICT literacy needs. It was recommended that there should be a rethink on the part of proprietors to employ, train and retrain ICT teachers to ensure ICT literacy among the local government JSS students.