ABSTRACTThis study examined the attitudes, self-efficacy, and access of lecturers regarding the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Colleges of Education in Kaduna State. The study aimed to address three objectives, each associated with corresponding null hypotheses, and was conducted across two Colleges of Education in Kaduna State using a survey research design.
The study's population consisted of all lecturers at these two institutions. A sample of 274 lecturers was selected based on Krejcie and Morgan's sampling table. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which was validated prior to use. The reliability of the instrument was tested through a pilot study and measured using the Cronbach Alpha Coefficient.
Percentages were used to interpret the demographic data, while cumulative frequencies addressed research questions 1-3. Independent t-tests and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were employed to test hypotheses 1 and 2, respectively, at a significance level of p > 0.05, using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS).
The findings revealed that over 90% of the lecturers had a positive attitude toward using ICT for instructional purposes and demonstrated competence in utilizing these technologies. However, it was found that many ICT resources were not accessible for instructional use. Significant differences were identified in lecturers' attitudes towards ICT usage based on their qualifications, and there were notable differences in the availability, accessibility, and utilization of ICT resources based on the source of funding.
The study recommends that tertiary institutions implement capacity-building training for lecturers to enhance their familiarity with ICT. Additionally, it suggests that both Federal and State governments should increase funding for ICT infrastructure beyond the current support provided by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund.
