Integrating Computer-Based Technology In Higher Education Programs: Availability, Utility, Opinions, And Anxiety Of University Teachers

Abstract

The current study was designed to assess the integration of computer-based technology tools in universities of southern Punjab, Pakistan. Integration of technology has become the major concern of educational institutions. This is because that technology is considered the knowledge transfer highway in various countries. Every nation is working hard to upgrade its education system according to international standards. A quantitative research design was selected for the present study. A survey approach was used for the collection of data. The population of the study was all university teachers in district Bahawalpur, Punjab. The sample size consisted of 205 public and private university teachers and was approached via a systematic random sampling technique. A questionnaire was developed according to the objectives of the study and its reliability was assessed by Cronbach alpha, which was 0.88. It was observed that various factors influence the integration of computer-based technology in classrooms including availability, utility, teachers’ opinions, and anxiety towards computer-based technology.