Leveraging use of ICTs in academic institutions
What is it about?
Institutions worldwide are adopting ICTs and integrating them in main stream educational pedagogy to enhance learning experiences of students. However, the need to establish the real impact of such initiatives in these institutions and find better ways of implementing ICTs to benefit students at various levels can not be overemphasized.
Why is it important?
Findings show even though CBU has put in place considerable ICT infrastructure so as harness digital opportunities, a lot more needs to be done as anticipated users have not fully benefited from the available ICT infrastructure or are unaware of its existence. The study posits that quantitative constructs: ‘accessibility to ICTs’ and ‘requisite ICTs skills’ have significant impacts on e-Readiness indicators and the likelihood of integrating ICTs in the University core business activities. The study further argues that institutional ICT policy and working environment are critical factors in reshaping users’ perception of ICTs for teaching, learning and research.