An Investigation into perceived barriers to the use of Internet resources in lesson preparation in selected universities in Tanzania
Date
2012
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The African Journal of Finance and Management
Abstract
This study is about the perceived barriers to using internet resources in lesson preparation from four public universities in Tanzania, namely: University of Dar-es-Salaam, Sokoine, Mzumbe and Ardhi Universities. The study used a sample of 100 respondents randomly selected from the four public universities. A combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches was used in studying a phenomenon. Data were collected using documentary review, interview guides, observation and questionnaires. Quantitative data from the questionnaires were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while qualitative data from interview guides and observation were analysed descriptively using a content analysis procedure. It was found that the most common barriers to internet resources in lesson preparations are related to poor internet connectivity, poor bandwidth, inadequate ICT facilities, outdated computer hardware and software, meagre budget allocations, inadequate library user education and bad experience in using internet resources. It is therefore recommended that the management of the four surveyed universities address the said barriers so as to improve the usage of e-resources in lesson preparations. This may be done by providing and improving ICT facilities, allocating adequate budget for e-resources, and conducting staff and user training.
Description
Paper submitted to the The African Journal of Finance and Management - Volume 21 NO. 1, 2012:55-49 2012 for publication
Keywords
Internet in higher education – Tanzania, Lesson planning -- Data processing, College teaching -- Tanzania -- Information technology, Academic libraries -- Relations with faculty and curriculum – Tanzania, Electronic information resources -- Access control – Tanzania, Information literacy -- Study and teaching (Higher), Universities and colleges -- Information technology – Management, Internet in higher education -- Tanzania -- Case studies, College teachers -- Training of – Tanzania, Universities and colleges -- Tanzania -- Research
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