ICT Infrastructure Resources and Practices in University of Hyderabad

Abstract

The paper looks at ICT infrastructure Resources in University of Hyderabad (UOH), India. It covers responses on five sets of technologies viz. High Performance Computing, Cyber infrastructure applications and tools, Data storage management and resources, advanced network infrastructure resources and Resources for collaboration within virtual communities. The paper also investigates the level of Information Communication Technologies ICT use for educational purposes by students. The paper will contribute to the body of knowledge regarding the level of ICT practices and also, concerning the importance of students' attitudes towards the use of ICT for educational purposes. The data for the study were collected through the use of quantitative and qualitative data. The findings of the study, which were obtained by analyzing the data collected from the students, revealed that, students had a low level of ICT use for educational purpose, but held positive attitudes towards the use of ICT. The findings suggest that ICTs use for educational purposes should be given greater consideration than it currently receives. In general, the results were consistent with those previously reported in studies related to the use of ICT in the educational settings.