Abstract: The present study was a descriptive survey which sought to assess the factors influencing University students’ perceptions and attitudes towards the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT). This study was conducted in the University for Development Studies (UDS). In determining this, a self-prepared instrument was used. Participants were 115 first year university students registered for the various programs in the Faculty of Integrated Development Studies (FIDS) and the School of Business and Law (SBL). Four research questions were and three hypotheses guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a 34 – item questionnaire developed by the researcher. The instrument was validated and internal consistency of 0.72 (72%) was calculated using Cronbach Alpha techniques. Independent samples t-test was also used to compare the various means. The findings indicated a positive relationship of students’ perception and attitudes towards ICT. Independent sample t-test was used to compare the means of Male and Female students, and FIDS and SBL students which shows difference in their mean scores. On the other hand, no statistically significant differences were established. Recommendations and suggestions for further research are also advanced.
Keywords: perception; attitude; learning; institution.
Title: Factors Influencing the Attitudes and Perceptions of University Students’ towards the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the University for Development Studies (UDS), Wa - Campus
Author: Sidique Gawusu, Kwame W. Abroampa
International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research
ISSN 2348-1196 (print), SSN 2348-120X (online)
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