ERIC Number: EJ1078515
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
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Challenges Facing Adoption of Information Communication Technology in African Universities
Murgor, Titus Kiptoo
Journal of Education and Practice, v6 n25 p62-68 2015
A significant number of the universities and higher educational institutions have adopted the latest technology and implemented it productively, for the development of skilled human resource in respective area of specialization, as part of their responsibility. Information and communication Technology (ICT) has grown tremendously around the globe particularly in the developed nations of the world. This growth however appears to be relatively slower in the developing nations including African nations. The Partnership for Higher Education in Africa in a recent workshop survey indicated that while some governments have produced national policies on ICT, many others are yet to do so. As such, the most asked questions is; what are the challenges that hinder African universities to become efficient and effective in use of ICT as compared to developed nations.
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Higher Education, Barriers, Information Technology, Educational Technology, African Studies, Universities, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa
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