Hassan Mirzajani

Factors Influencing ICT Utilization Among Student Teachers Hassan Mirzajani

The purpose of this correlational study is to investigate the extent of ICT utilization among student teachers in Malaysian Research Universities. The data were collected from the 349 student teachers were selected and a set of questionnaires were distributed. The findings of the study indicated that the level of ICT utilization among student teachers was moderate, suggesting they were not using ICT as it should be. The results of the study indicated that there was a significant relationship between ICT attributes, and facilitating conditions, and ICT utilization by student teachers. The findings of the present study showed that all eight facilitating conditions were present in the Malaysian Research Universities. Conditions commitment, knowledge and skill exist, resources, time, and leadership, were found to have highest presence in the Malaysian research Universities. The study concludes that the level of ICT utilization among student teachers was moderate. It is recommended that the university administration should take action such as provide appropriate support for academics and training courses among student teachers.