Information And Communication Technology Tools Research Articles

Impact of Training on Adoption of Information and Communication Technology Tools in Agricultural Extension among Smallholder Cassava Farmers in Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in Agricultural extension in Kenya is key to providing farm families with appropriate technical information and helping them develop skills for improved resource use in their agricultural activities to improve the efficiency of their value chains. The latent perk of ICT tools in the dissemination of agricultural information is not well exploited. Studies to assess the determinants of ICT tools adoption among smallholder cassava farmers in Kenya are limited. The aim of this study was to describe the level of access to training on ICT tools, the level of ICT tools’ adoption, and to determine the correlation between access to training and the use of ICT tools among the Small Holder Farmers (SHFs). A correlation research design was employed in this study at Rangwe Sub-County. The study used pretested structured questionnaire to collect data from 106 SHFs who grow cassava in the Sub-County. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science Version 25 to run Spearman’s correlation and descriptive statistics. From the results 36% of the respondents had used ICT tools in agricultural extension; only 37% had access to ICT training and a majority had received training once from a private extension system. Spearman’s correlation analysis showed that a correlation between access to training and the use of ICT tools among the SHFs was statistically significant at a 1% level of significance (R = +.776**, P = .000, R2 =0.602). Training on ICT tools explained about 60% of the use of the tools among the SHFs. An increase in access to the training enhances the use of ICT tools in agricultural extension. The availability of training centers was recommended to increase the use of ICT tools.

Developing Rural Communities in Nigeria Through Information and Communication Technologies and the Potential Barriers

The roles of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in all spheres of human activities have been applauded by researchers and/or professionals in the field. Rural community development is a critical driving force in a nation’s advancement. The effort is to address and successfully support the specific needs and opportunities of the communities and their inhabitants. As a result, any nation that has weak or undeveloped rural communities finds it extremely difficult to reach the height of its developmental stride. In the same manner, the role of new technologies in modern times cannot be quickly exhausted in a hurry. As a result, this paper attempts to identify and conceptualize “ICTs” and “Community development”. It also attempts to understand the technological tools, and how these various tools are used to address community developments, particularly in Nigeria and the wider world at large. The paper further examined the challenges or obstacles hindering the effective use of Information and Communication Technology tools in rural community development in contemporary times. The authors finally made suggestions for combating the effective implementation of ICT tools in rural community developments.

Does ICT-based aquaculture extension contribute to greater adoption of good management practices and improved incomes? Evidence from Ghana

This paper aims to assess the coverage and contribution of different information and communication technology (ICT) tools (mobile phone, WhatsApp platform, television, and radio) in the dissemination of aquaculture and market information to fish farmers in Ghana. Data from a 2021 survey of 391 active fish farmers were analyzed using propensity score matching, inverse probability weighted regression adjustment, and multivariate probit regression models. Mobile phone (phone-based app, internet search, or social media) is the most used ICT tool for aquaculture advice, followed by television programs. Results show that receiving aquaculture information through ICT tools has a positive and significant average treatment effect on the adoption of good management practices, farm productivity, and farmers' income. Farmers receiving aquaculture information from mobile phone and television programs had higher adoption of good practices, production, and income on average. Farmers receiving aquaculture information from both ICT tools and extension agents achieved the highest harvest and income on average. Results also show that the adoption of the various ICT tools is interrelated, whereas several factors—including age, education, farming experience, share of fish farming in household income, and extension contact—influence the choice of ICT tool. Mobile-based extension was more accessible to youth and more educated farmers, and it could be a good medium for reaching these groups. Television and radio programs are accessible to all types of farmers from different backgrounds; these media are currently underutilized for aquaculture promotion and their application could be enhanced and expanded for current and future projects.

Mathematics in the Classroom: A Survey of Teachers' Opinions on the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Teaching and Learning


 Aim: The purpose of this study was to look into how school mathematics teachers use ICT in their classrooms, as well as the perceived barriers and challenges to ICT integration in mathematics classrooms.
 Study Design: The research was conducted using a descriptive cross-sectional survey research approach.
 Methodology: A cluster sampling strategy was utilized to pick 120 teachers from public schools in the keta municipality of the Volta region for this study. The questionnaire was returned by 105 teachers, with an 87.5 percent response rate, and descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze the data. 72 percent of the 105 teachers were males and 28 percent were females.
 Results: According to the findings, mathematics teachers use ICT in their classrooms to a very limited extent. Some mathematics teachers, on the other hand, frequently utilise ICT for common computer applications, including obtaining information on the internet for teaching, networking with colleagues and students, sending emails, and producing lesson notes etc. Respondents lacked proper training and access to instructional technologies, according to the findings.
 The lack of printers and presentation equipment in schools, according to respondents, may hinder their ability to integrate ICT into the teaching and learning process.
 Conclusions: Because of a lack of technical know-how and inadequate ICT tools, most mathematics teachers do not use ICT in their classroom. Teachers who have minimal experience with ICT, on the other hand, prefer to utilise it for non-teaching purposes.
 

The Role of Information and Communication Technology Use in Predicting Adherence to Treatment in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Background: Non-adherence to treatment prevents the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. This study aims to evaluate the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use in predicting adherence to treatment in patients with Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Methods: This cross-sectional study with a predictive correlational design was performed on 400 patients with CAD referred to public and private cardiology clinics in Kashan, Iran, from September 2020 to July 2021. A consecutive sampling technique was used to select the samples. The treatment adherence questionnaire and a researcher-made Information and Communication Technology Use (ICTU) scale were used to collect the data. Data were analyzed in SPSS version 16 using independent t-test, Pearson correlation test, and linear regression analysis. Results: The mean scores of treatment adherence and ICTU was 64.5±13.4 and 42.22±16.6, respectively. Linear regression analysis showed that the two ICTU domains of familiarity with ICT and the utilization of ICT together predicted 27% of variance in treatment adherence of CAD patients (P<0.001). Conclusion: Adherence to treatment is higher in patients who use ICT tools for health purposes. It is recommended that health professionals and policymakers develop appropriate interventions to increase the ability of CAD patients to use ICT.

Perception, Experience, Attitude and Satisfaction on Using Information and Communication Technology-Based Teaching-Learning Activities in Medical Program

Background: Educational innovation is moving from a fully traditional system to an innovative and interactive teaching method, inspiring our students for self-directed learning, concentrating on quality improvement, trying to mold the curriculum and evaluation system. Using Information and communication technology (ICT) in education is not to replace the traditional method, but to complement it.
 Objective: To study the undergraduate students’ attitude, experience and satisfaction regarding use of technology for teaching-learning, within E-learning Environments that is the Requirement of individual ICT infrastructure for the institutions, also the Mlearning
 Materials and Methods: Online questionnaire survey on 41 students of a batch in 4th year of SSMC on Google format was done to understand their ICT experiences and acceptance towards the tools in COVID pandemic mainly focused on M-learning, a part of E-learning. Moving out of the traditional system, a power point presentation was shared with the students through mail. They downloaded it in their smartphone, gone through it as a selflearning content to their exam. After their exam this survey was done. The data was collected online and automatically showed in pie charts.
 Results: Among the 41 students 41(100%) have got the personal handle held tools. But still, out of their online classes they use these tools for educational purposes in this manner- 61% spends 25-50%, 22% spends 50-75% and 17.1% spends 10-25% of their total usage period. 68.3% students prefer video as a content, 17.1% as PDF and 7.3% as power point presentation. Due to advancement of the ICT tools 73.2% did not face any difficulty in receiving and reading the content. Degree of satisfaction was done through a 4-point Likert scale online. 26.8% were well satisfied, 43.9% were satisfied and 29.3% showed average in their response. All the students 41(100%) showed their interest on having same type of learning in future.
 Conclusion: ICT influences our teaching learning system, which has a great prospect. Changes in this system is needed to get the benefit from ICT tools exclusively in future.
 Sir Salimullah Med Coll J 2022; 30: 29-34

Enhancing Effectiveness of E-Learning: Lessons from Technology Adoption Model

A number of policies, missions and programmes have been initiated to facilitate e-learning enabled by information and communication technologies (ICTs) over recent years both by central as well as state governments in order to enhance effectiveness of teaching-learning process. However, tangible outcomes of such initiatives have been limited so far due to a number of factors especially in government institutions. While in some cases the core reason has been availability, accessibility, adequacy and quality of ICT tools, in many cases intention to use such technologies by teachers has been found conspicuous by its absence. The present paper uses the theoretical framework of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to deduce relevant lessons. The objective is not to deliberate on the nuances of the model but simply to pick out a few relevant constructs in light of the author’s own experience of technology adoption in the context of schools and colleges of Himachal Pradesh. After briefly outlining the key tenets of TAM, the paper articulates the rationale for adopting this model and finally discusses key lessons for increasing acceptance of such technologies among educational stakeholders. Since COVID 19 has already created a rationale for adopting technology-enabled learning methodologies, the recommendations of this paper are likely to improve the efficacy and effectiveness of current and future initiatives.

Assessment of Information and Communication Technology Tools’ Usage in Agricultural Extension among Cassava Peasants in Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya

Aims: This study sought to determine selected demographic characteristics, the extent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools’ usage, opportunities in ICT, challenges in the use, strategies to improve the use, and the correlation between the selected demographic factors and ICT tools’ usage among peasants who produce cassava in Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya. Study Design: A correlation research design was used in this study conducted at Rangwe Sub-County, Kenya from 8th December 2021 to 14th January 2022.
 Methodology: The study gathered data with the aid of pretested structured questionnaire from 106 Cassava Peasants (CPs) who used or not used ICT tools in agricultural extension.
 Results: The response rate achieved was 100%. The majority of the CPs were female (62%), middle-aged (36-50 years), attained primary education (52%), and earned the lowest average annual income (X ≤ KES160, 000). The majority of ICT tools users in extension were males, elite, higher-income earners, and youths. The largest percentage of ICT tools users mentioned, ICT tools availability as one of the opportunities in ICT, expensiveness as the main challenge in the use, ICT services subsidies as one of the improvement strategies. Spearman’s correlation analysis showed that a correlation between the selected demographic factors and ICT tools’ usage was statistically significant at a 1% level of significance (P=.000).
 Conclusion: Adoption of ICT tools in agricultural extension services is directly proportional to income, gender equality, and education, while it is inversely proportional to age. The provision of supporting policies for the selected demographic factors, availability of training centers, and subsidized credit interest rate would increase ICT tools usage in extension.

When Collaboration Becomes Ubiquitously Digital

In recent years, the majority of studies on new technology-related phenomena have focused either on proving the benefits of innovative solutions or on criticizing social costs. The path chosen in the reviewed book Collaborative Society by Dariusz Jemielniak and Aleksandra Przegalinska is to capture a wider cultural shift that is taking place because ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools allow people to take advantage of their willingness to cooperate. The key thesis is that the collaborative society goes far beyond the sharing economy – or economy in general. New means of digital communication, remix culture and citizen science prove that this shift is transforming social relations and our mutual relations. The authors search for the manifestations of a collaborative society in joint online production and consumption, cooperation of social activists and hacktivism, social production of knowledge, gadgets encouraging cooperation and subversive connection in digital spaces. The future of cooperation is a story about the tension between the new, communal mode of production and its distortion by capitalism. The book is a good summary of the research area and an introduction for anyone looking to explore this topic or participate in a collaborative society.

Impacts of Information and Communication Technologies on Student’s Academic Performance: Case Study University of Balochistan Quetta

This study examines the effects of information and communication technology (ICT) on students learning at the University of Balochistan (UOB). For this purpose, this study aims to examine the relationship between ICT students and students with academic achievements, while examining access to ICT facilities, accessibility and ICT tools and resources at UOB. In addition, this study examines the impact of gender modifier, GPA, and undergraduate majors in the relationship between ICT and academic performance. The study used a quantitative research approach with a sample size of 250 students. Data was collected on the effects of ICTs on universities and the relative effects of UOB students from different departments. This study is motivated by a growing concern observed in a recent report that UOB students experience learning difficulties due to limited access and use of ICT resources. The study was conducted in a cross-sectional design; Data collection was carried out in August 2020 using questionnaire techniques and interviews from a sample of 250 respondents from out of population 2,700 students. This study used the SOMER'S D test and descriptive analysis method to determine whether student learning and achievement had an effect on ICT. Therefore, it is proposed to pay attention to the ICT resources that affect the usability of students at UOB. On this basis, researchers emphasize that UOB University needs to invest more in computers and related technologies. Access to ICT tools should not be limited to laboratories and libraries, but should be expanded through the establishment of ICT resource centers. ICT training needs to be upgraded from the Microsoft Office suite to an earlier level.

Availability and Use of Technology Among SME Entrepreneurs in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai

The present research paper discussed the role of information and communication technology (ICT) within the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. ICT plays a significant role in maintaining business operations and to make businesses globally competitive. SMEs play a very important role in the economic growth and development in an economy and thus, it is important to focus on making them globally competitive with the use of ICT , as use of outdated technology or lack of technology also hampers growth of SMEs in India. The research focused on studying the availability and use of technology by entrepreneurs of SMEs in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. The use of outdated technology or low level of use is one of the problems faced by SMEs to beat growing competition. SMEs should make use of different ICT tools for increasing competitiveness of their business. This research paper focused on availability and use of technology using structured questionnaire for data collection.

Resource-Based Perspective on ICT Use and Firm Performance: A Meta-analysis Investigating the Moderating Role of Cross-Country ICT Development Status

Although there is a stream of literature that considers the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to be an advantage-seeking entrepreneurial activity resulting in superior business performance, the findings regarding the impact of ICT use on business performance are heterogeneous in the existing literature. Consequently, a meta-analysis is required in order to comprehend the direction and scope of this relationship, taking into account the national ICT development status across countries. Hence, with a theoretical grounding in the Resource-Based View (RBV), this meta-analysis combines research studies spanning a twenty-two year period (147 studies) on how a country's national ICT development status impacts the relationship between the use of different ICT tools, categorized as either General Purpose Technology or Enabling Technology, and firm performance by applying both bivariate and meta-regression analyses.

Rural Livestock Farmers Perception of the Role of Information and Communication Technology Tools in Livestock Production, Management and Improvement in Imo State, Nigeria

The study investigated rural livestock farmers’ perception of the roles of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in livestock production, management and improvement in Imo State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to identify the various information and communication technology devices used by respondents in the study area, identify the roles of ICT tools in livestock production, management and improvement. Data were collected through questionnaire distributed to 150 ICT-User rural livestock farmers randomly selected from a list of 1500 livestock farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Percentages, presented in frequency distribution tables, mean score were used to analyze the data. Results showed that the ICT tools available to the rural livestock farmers include mobile phones (91.3%), radio (56.6%), television (61.3%) and the internet (60%). With an acceptable mean score of 2.50, ICT tools play vital roles in livestock production, management improvement. Such roles includes reduced cost of production (M=2.80), facilitate livestock health care (M=3.31), track whereabout of animals (M=2.90), provision of technical advice (M=3.10), information on feeds/feeding (M=2.80), record keeping (M=2.80), forecast incidence of diseases (M=3.41), among other roles. The above underscores the importance of information in animal agriculture and the business of farming in general.

ICT – a surviving tool for economy in the phase of social distancing: a systematic literature review

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to recognise the role of information and communication technology (ICT) tools in different sectors like Education, Health Care, Business, FMCG and Entertainment in the phase of social distancing. This study also attempts to provide a quantitative review of the scholarly literature on this topic.Design/methodology/approachA comprehensive literature evaluation was undertaken using a database encompassing 150 English-language papers with publication dates ranging from 2019 to 2021. The research profile and thematic analysis are presented through a comprehensive content analysis, resulting in four themes. The study reviews various research articles and reports related to social distancing and opens a discussion on the growing importance of ICT tools during this COVID-19 era.FindingsICT acts as a surviving tool for the economy by creating a virtual environment and helping people to stay socially connected during this pandemic. There is a lack of empirical evidence to support the facts so further research is required.Research limitations/implicationsThere are two drawbacks to the current study. Firstly, this study established a rigorous review methodology in which the researchers opted to exclude any grey literature, non-peer-reviewed articles, books, notes and book chapters from consideration. These sources could have had pertinent literature. Secondly, even after protocol’s rigour and numerous rounds of checks by a team of academicians and researchers, an anomaly may have sneaked into the evaluation.Originality/valueThe current study contributes to the growing literature on ICT tools particularly in this phase of social distancing. This paper highlights the need for future research in this area supported by different statistics.

Examining the effect of information and communication technology, innovations, and renewable energy consumption on CO2 emission: evidence from BRICS countries.

The increasing use of information and communication technology (ICT) in this digital era and its interlinkage with other economic and environmental factors have gotten considerable attention from researchers. ICT tools are considered very important in economic activities such as international trade, the financial sector, and foreign direct investment. ICT is also interlinked with innovation and energy consumption. However, ICT with these activities influences ecological footprint, especially in emerging economies such as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) countries. Therefore, this topic has got considerable attention from researchers and policy makers on the impact of ICT and economic growth activities on environmental quality. Consequently, this study investigates the impact of information and communication technology, renewable energy consumption and innovation on carbon dioxide emission in BRICS countries from 1990 to 2019 using cointegration, generalized least square, and panel corrected standard errors models. The findings show that two ICT indicators, mobile cellular subscription and fixed broadband subscription, negatively affect carbon emission along with economic growth and financial development. Innovation and renewable energy consumption also significantly reduce emission in presence of ICT indicators, while trade openness and fixed telephone subscriptions increase it. In the case of the ICT index model, all variables are positively associated with carbon emission except renewable energy consumption, however, the square and interaction term of all indicators significantly reduce carbon emission and evidence the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis except trade openness. ICT growth should be considered in the energy sector, innovation, and financial development to enhance environmental quality. The findings of the study have considerable policy implications for the sample countries.

Perceived Constraints to the Utilization of ICT Facilities in Selected University Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the challenges of utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) facilities in two selected University Libraries in Imo State. A sample size of sixty (60) library staff from the two selected University Libraries was used. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The results showed that the major constraints faced in use of ICT tools include epileptic power supply, lack of access to ICT facilities and lack of adequate office/accomodation. From the above findings, the study recommended that the institutions should go ahead to acquire more current and relevant ICT facilities that are not yet available. That the staff should be given free access to the facilities and provide adequate office space for operations. There should be regular training of staff on ICT both in-house and otherwise so that staff will be more equipped to use the facilities for enhancement.

Exploring the Iranian Female Sandwich Generation’s Experiences of Multigenerational Caregiving Under the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study Using Situational Analysis

Background and aims: Although female family caregivers, especially those who belong to the sandwich generation, are at the forefront of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) battle, little is known about their experiences. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the female sandwich generation’s experiences of multigenerational caregiving under the COVID-19 pandemic in Shiraz located in the southwest of Iran. Methods: Situational analysis (SA) was used as a methodological approach. It is a constructivist grounded theory (GT) developed by Adele Clark as one of the innovative extensions of the GT. In the current study, the multigenerational caregiving by the female sandwich generation under the COVID-19 pandemic is identified as "the situation" which is the key unit of analysis and the salient and diverse elements of this situation (e.g., the major human, non-human, discursive, cultural, political, and other elements) were laid out by the messy and ordered maps. In addition, each element on the messy map was analyzed in relation to all other elements, and the nature of the relations among them was examined by the relational map. These maps are derived from qualitative data including the ethnographic observations, discourse materials, and in-depth semi-structured interviews with 10 middle-aged female double caregivers of both dependent children and the elderly above 70 years old within the family. Three sampling methods were used across the full trajectory of the research, including purposeful, snowball, and theoretical sampling. Results: The analysis of the multigenerational caregiving situation showed that this situation consists of 95 elements classified under 15 categories and 2 situational maps, along with 2 relational maps that have been drawn from the qualitative data analysis. Based on the organized situational map, this situation occurred as a result of the power of the main discourses, as well as the existing cultural, traditional, and religious elements, and continues after interconnecting to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The first relational map displayed caregivers’ adopted information and communications technology (ICT) tool-based strategies such as remote caregiving, telehealth, online visiting, and online shopping, along with the voluntarily double quarantine in order to protect the elderly from COVID-19 infection. Finally, the second relational map depicted that emotional exhaustion is rampant among the caregivers influenced by the experiences that are related to the ICT tools and the voluntarily double quarantine. Conclusion: Overall, some strategies are suggested concerning the necessity of maintaining the mental and physical health of double caregivers and reduction of the negative consequences of the pandemic in them. They include accessibility of ICT tool-based strategies to all, the alternative approaches to severe social isolation, creation of a balance between work-home life and the care demands of two generations, early assessment of the psychological status along with the extensive support by the government, and formal care services to them.

Innovative use of Information and Communications Technology tools in Education Innovation

The purpose of this article is to discuss the innovative use of Information and communications technology (ICT) tools in teaching and learning. Various tools of ICT can act as facilitators of active learning and higher order thinking. The integration of information and communication technologies can help in revitalizing teachers and students. It can help in improving and developing the quality of education, by providing support in difficult subject areas. Teachers generate meaningful and engaging learning experiences for their students by strategically using ICTs the learners enjoy learning Students and teachers can learn to practice various ICT skills Using ICT tools in the teaching-learning process can be used extensively. It is a fact that presently teachers have no other option but to adopt technology as these tools in the field of education. Hence a teacher can be called a "Teaching Technician". The process of learning and teaching can be made easy and effective by the use of various ICT tools.

Assessment on the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) For Teaching And Learning In Arabic Secondary Schools (Case Study: Kano State, Nigeria)

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the world entirely. These change span across all sectors, ranging from transportation, economic, health, military, banking, education, to mention a few. The rise of communication technologies has provoked great interest in the way in which they can be applied in education to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. This study aimed at determining the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching and learning in Arabic Secondary Schools in Kano State, Nigeria. The study focused on six (6) Arabic Secondary Schools in Kano Municipal, among the schools are: School for Arabic Studies Kano (SAS), Government Arabic College Gwale (GAC Gwale), Abdullahi Bayero College of Qur’an, UmmuWarqa Government Girls Arabic School, Hasiya Bayero Government Girls Arabic School and Balarabe Haladu Government Arabic School Kano. A survey research design method was adopted to conduct the study. The population used for the study consisted of the teachers and students from the six Arabic schools. Two different questionnaires were designed and distributed among the teachers and their students. The first questionnaire is for the students which consist of four sections and the second questionnaire is for the teachers which are under six sections, two hundred samples are used in each case. The findings showed that 26% of the teachers are using ICT applications for teaching and learning, while 74% of the teachers are not using ICT tools for teaching and learning. On the other hand, 34% of the students are using ICT applications for teaching and learning, while 66% of the students are not using ICT tools for teaching and learning
 Keywords: Arabic, Qur’an, Secondary, School, Information Communication Technology,

Teachers’ Perspectives on the Integration of Information and Communication Technology: The Case of a Teachers’ Union

There is a certain degree of technological determinism in the discourse on information and communication technology (ICT) in education. Technological determinism is the relationship between the technical and the social, in this case, technological development taking place outside the socio-economic realities of societies. Hence, the discourse on pedagogical ICT integration has often been concentrated through utopian perspectives driven by personal interests and regulated by service providers. Consequently, the adoption of ICT tools for teaching and learning has been very low despite the huge investments being made by governments. Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate teachers’ self-efficacy, perception, attitude, and behavioural intentions to use ICT in the classroom for teaching and learning. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire and the responses of 1050 teachers were analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. The major finding was that for a wide range of teachers located in various parts of the country, the integration of ICT in the classroom is not dependent on the level of access because only 35 per cent of the 80 per cent of teachers with access to computing infrastructure are using ICT as a teaching assistant tool. Hence, understanding the interplay between teachers’ acceptance of ICT and behavioural intention is important to develop intervention programmes and timely professional development opportunities.