Assistive Technology – Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education

The Influence of Assistive Technology on Learners’ Performance in English in Selected Primary Schools in Ikumbya Sub-County, Luuka District

By JRIIE | July 6, 2026

Francis KamyukaBusoga University, UgandaEmail: kamyukaafrancis@gmail.com Abstract: This study examined the influence of assistive technology in teaching on learners’ English performance in selected primary schools in Ikumbya Sub-County, Luuka District. It used a cross-sectional design with quantitative data analysis on a representative sample of 24 respondents from three primary schools in Ikumbya Sub-County, Luuka District. Questionnaires…

Effectiveness of using Assistive Technology on Academic Performance among Secondary School Students with Hearing Impairment in Kenya

By JRIIE | July 9, 2025

Lucy Wanjira MwangiDepartment Educational Psychology, School of EducationUniversity of Eldoret, KenyaEmail: lucywanjiram@gmail.com Abstract: Learners with hearing impairment in Kenyan secondary schools continue to face significant academic challenges, largely due to communication barriers and limited access to assistive technology (AT). Despite inclusive education policies and growing global recognition of AT’s potential to enhance learning, implementation remains…

Awareness in Application of Assistive Technology in Educational Instruction: A Psychological Perspective for Basic Education Learners with Visual Impairments

By JRIIE | December 23, 2021

Anne Wanjiru Mbugua Prof. Stephen Mbugua Ngari Dr. Elijah Macharia Ndung’uDepartment of Psychology, Catholic University of Eastern AfricaCorresponding Author; mbuguann2013@gmail.com Abstract: The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) 2010 posited that between 2-27% of learners in basic education schools in the world suffer from anxiety and self-esteem. This is much higher for the visually impaired…