Effects of ICTs on the Academic Performances of Students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58932/MULA0016Keywords:
ICTs, academic performance, private sector, public sectorAbstract
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has emerged as a dominant force significantly influencing various aspects of human activities. Its profound impact has brought about a revolution in the methods of teaching and learning, fundamentally altering the way people engage in education, work, and leisure. This research delves into the repercussions of ICTs on students' academic performance. To attain this objective, a survey approach was employed to collect primary data from students attending six universities in Lahore: LC, GC, PU, FC, UMT, and Comsats. The data collection instrument utilized was an online questionnaire survey. With the inclusion of both male and female students, the findings were generalized to encompass both genders. The outcomes reveal a conspicuous disparity in the utilization of ICTs between public and private sector universities. Additionally, it highlights a detrimental impact on the academic pursuits of students attending public sector universities when adequate ICT resources are lacking. These findings emphasize the importance of incorporating ICT tools and resources into educational settings to enhance learning outcomes, particularly in the public sector, where access to such technologies may be limited.
Keywords: ICTs, academic performance, private sector, public sector
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