Factors Influencing Utilization of ICT Facilities in Teaching and Learning of Agricultural Sciences. (A Case Study of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania)

Zungu R. Makundi, Prof. Deogratias F. Rutatora and Dr. Joshua S. Kidudu (PhD)
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Zungu R. Makundi: Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development, Sokoine University of Agriculture P.O. Box 3011, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania
Prof. Deogratias F. Rutatora: Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development, Sokoine University of Agriculture P.O. Box 3011, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania
Dr. Joshua S. Kidudu (PhD): Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development, Sokoine University of Agriculture P.O. Box 3011, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro, Tanzania

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 2, 2247-2260

Abstract: This study investigated the factors influencing utilization of ICT facilities in teaching and learning of agricultural sciences at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania. A descriptive survey design was adopted in this study; and a mixed research approach was employed whereby, a questionnaire with a reliability of 0.83 and interview schedule checklist were used for data collection. Data were collected from the College of Agriculture (CoA) at SUA involving a sample population of 65 instructors, 4 Heads of Department and the Head of ICT services who were all purposively selected. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, content analysis and binary logistic model. The findings revealed that institutional factors such as the availability and accessibility of ICT facilities, and technical support influence instructors toward using ICTs in teaching and learning processes. The findings also revealed that, personal factors such as instructors’ positive attitude, sex, age and teaching experience play significant roles in influencing ICT utilization at the university. The study findings also point out that inadequacy of ICT facilities, slow internet connectivity, unreliable power supply, inadequate ICT infrastructures, lack of in-service training, problems of handling large classes, inadequacy of ICT manpower/ technical support, and lack administrative support i.e. provision of funds as challenges that deter instructors from utilizing ICTs. Among other things, it was recommended that, the university should strive to address the existing challenges by at least ensuring alternative source of power is installed, ensuring regular training of instructors is organized and adequate ICT infrastructures are available at the university.

Date: 2024
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