Abstract:
This study examined how social influence, system features, and individual traits affect
the acceptance and utilisation of ICT tools such as PowerPoint, telegram, WhatsApp
and others in teaching at Ghanaian Colleges of Education. A sample of one hundred
and nine (109) tutors was randomly selected from 46 Colleges of Education in Ghana.
Participants received both printed and online questionnaires to collect their responses.
Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
with respect ANOVA, regression, multiple linear regression, descriptive statistics,
principal component analysis. The study demonstrated a strong acceptance and
utilisation of ICT tools such as PowerPoint, telegram, WhatsApp and others among
college instructors. Key factors such as social Influence, "System Characteristics,"
and "Individual Differences" significantly impact how these tutors embrace and
implement ICT tools in their educational methods. Additionally, the incorporation of
ICT tools into teaching led to better outcomes for tutors. The research highlights the
necessity of equipping tutors with the right resources and providing training to
enhance their effective use of ICT tools such as PowerPoint, telegram, WhatsApp
others. To reduce the reliance on regular training for college tutors, it's essential that
all new tutors have foundational ICT skills, which should include troubleshooting
hardware, installing software, and accurately managing hardware and software
components.
Description:
A thesis in the Department of Information Communication Technology
Education, submitted to the
College of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment
of the requirements for the award of the degree of
Master of Philosophy
(Information Communication Technology Education)
in the University of Education, Winneba
May, 2024
