The role of social influence, System characteristics, and Individual differences in the acceptance and use of ICT tools for teaching at Colleges of Education

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.