Effective Strategies on Using ICT for Teaching and learning Undergraduate Level at Jordanian Universities

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the use of ICT in Undergraduate levels at Jordanian Universities. Sixteen Jordanian universities (public and private) have been investigated in this matter. Qualitative method has been used to collect data; these methods include semi-structured interviews of 44 lecturers. Results of the study indicate positive attitudes and high levels of ICT use in teaching and learning. The results also revealed a medium effect of factors affect ICT use in teaching and learning. Lecturers believe that ICT use saves time and efforts and helps them gaining new knowledge and skills, while they believe that the lack of technological infrastructure, lack of support, lack of training and lack of financial resources are the most important factors that have huge impact on ICT in teaching and learning. It was concluded that it is important to overcome the negative factors by adopting clear vision about ICT integration based on the current situation and the desired one, and to adopting flexible plans that respond to social, cultural, and economic changes.

Keywords: Effective Strategies, ICT, Teaching, Learning, Higher Education