Abstract:
The major purpose of this study was to examine the status of JCT integration on the · J-<2 )
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teaching-learning activities and its impact on student achievement. A total of 159, (120) ye
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students. 36 instructors were selected using stratified and 3 higher officials using
purposive sampling from education and behavioral sciences. college of business. and
economics, School of textile technology and School ofchemical andfood engineering.
and College of Science faculties. Questionnaire. document analysis and interview were
used as instruments. And students' semester average academic scores (academic
Achievement) were collected from record offices of respective faculties. Percentages, t
test and Pearson correlation coefficient were used for data analysis. Results obtained
through correlation displayed that students JCT utilization significantly correlated with
academic achievement. I-test also revealed that students had moderate attitude towards
ICT No sex difference was observed in JCT utilization and achievement. In addition,
there was Lack of availability of and access for JCT resources. barriers of 1( '7:1
integration was found to be the main problem for teachers on JCT\-, students arefound lo
he incompetent in basic computer skills, no skilled technical personnel to provide
assistance to teachers and students when they face difficulties using computers. Based on
the findings obtained some of the recommendations were that to support further
developments in teachers' skills and increase their competence and confidence in the use
of ICT the higher officials ofthe university should ensure a range of support in the area
of continuing professional development. The academic and Administrative staff' of the
HDU should motivate students to use JCTS in order lo support this study This can he
achievedfrom the side of the administration byfacilitating students to have access ofIt:":
resources. The academics should integrate JCT in their teaching methods and persuade
students to use computers by writing assignments or searching the internet for
informationfor the lessons availability of computer centers in eachfaculty is a necessity
