A Study on the Attitude of University Teachers towards ICT with Special Reference to the Select Universities of Assam
Journal Title: International Journal of Educational Science and Research (IJESR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 6
Abstract
The use of information and communication technology (ICT) such as Internet applications, CD-ROMs, video technology and various computer attachments and software programs have caused many changes in society. However, the impact on education may just beginning to be felt as teachers integrate this new technology into their teaching. It has been found that ICT has a positive impact on student’s motivation and their academic performance. Keeping in mind the possible advantages of ICT in higher education it is a vital issue to enquire the attitude of university teachers towards ICT. Therefore the purpose of this study is to enquire the knowledge of ICT among the teachers, to enquire the attitude of university teachers towards ICT in relation to Discipline, Gender, Age, and Teaching Experience and to examine the infrastructural facilities for teachers for use of ICT. Descriptive survey method has been applied and a sample of 100 teachers of Gauhati University has been chosen proportionately from the following disciplines namely, science, arts, commerce, management and law. The relevant data has been collected through an Attitude scale specially designed to test attitude towards ICT among university teachers. From the study it has been found that Age difference is a dominant factor in the use and integration of ICT for classroom teaching. Further, equivalent infrastructural facilities must be provided for efficient use of ICT.
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Moyuri Sarma
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