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Abstract
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into education has redefined the learning environment, influencing how students acquire, process, and apply knowledge. This study examines the attitude of secondary school students towards ICT and its relationship with their academic achievement. Understanding students ICT attitudes is essential in todays digital learning era, as it determines their engagement level and adaptability to technology-driven pedagogies.A descriptive-correlational design was adopted, involving 350 secondary school students (175 boys and 175 girls) drawn from government and private schools in Bhopal district. The ICT Attitude Scale and standardized academic scores were used for data collection. Statistical analyses included t-tests, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression using SPSS (v26).Results revealed that students generally possessed a positive attitude towards ICT (Mean 4.21 on a 5-point scale). Gender differences were not significant; however, school type and home access to digital devices significantly influenced ICT attitudes. Correlation analysis indicated a strong positive association (r 0.63, p < 0.01) between ICT attitude and academic achievement. Regression analysis showed that ICT attitude and frequency of technology use together accounted for 47% of the variance in students academic performance.The study concludes that a constructive attitude towards ICT enhances learning efficiency, digital literacy, and academic success. Recommendations include incorporating ICT-based instructional methods, teacher training for digital pedagogy, and equitable access to digital infrastructure for all learners.
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Copyright © 2025 Dr. Gouri Gosawi. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
