The Reality of Using ICT in Teaching in Moroccan Universities from University Professors’ perspective

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the reality of using information and communication technologies (ICT) in teaching at University from the point of view of university professors and the probability of using such technologies in distance education, particularly under the current unfavorable conditions that do not allow classroom teaching. To achieve these objectives, the research adopted the descriptive-analytical and used a questionnaire, consisting of three sections, that was administered to a sample of 140 professors at four university departments during the academic year 2021-2022. The study results revealed that the participants could use ICT to an acceptable degree, but used ICT programs in teaching to a medium degree. Furthermore, the participants suffered from difficulties of using ICT in higher education. The study concluded with a set of recommendations for the optimal utilization of ICT in higher education that can contribute to improving the quality of teaching and learning.