Utilization of Information Communication Technology in Adama, Awassa, and Kotebe College of Teacher Education
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2007-04
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in acquiring knowledge
and skills become essential element in education and trainings. This study was
mainly aimed at to asses the utilization of information communication
technology in Adama, Awassa, and Kotebe college of teacher education.
Specifically, the study explores he availability of ICT infrastructure,
curricular materials in the colleges, teachers skills and qualification to utilize
ICT and the major factors that influence the utilization of information
communication technology in Adama, Awassa, and Kotebe college of teacher
education. To conduct the study descriptive survey method was employed.
Sample of the study is covered Adama, Awassa, and Kotebe college of teacher
education, located in Oromia region, Southern Nations Nationalities Regions,
and Addis Ababa City Administration respectively. Stratified sampling and
purposive sampling was employed to teachers and deans respectively.
Discretionary sampling technique was involved in selection of students to
obtain first hand information. Questionnaire, interview, and observation were
prefered to collect data. Relevant statistical tools such as percentage, ratio,
and mean value made to analze the data. Results show that inadequate
financial support, inadequate in-service training, large class size, inadequacy of
time for practice, problems with Internet access and poor supply of facilities
were some of ยท the major problems that hinder utilization of information
communication technology in the teacher training colleges. Hence, it appears
to be wise and timely to take appropriately measures to change the much
unchanged utilization of ICT in the colleges.
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Information Communication Technology in Adama