Perception towards the Use of Information and Communication Technologies among University Teachers and Students in Pakistan

The study aimed to discover the perception of teachers and their students about the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) at university level. The study was phenomenology in nature; a qualitative survey method was used through semi-structured interview protocol developed by the researchers. The sample comprised of eight faculty members and sixteen prospective teachers selected through purposive sampling technique from University of the Punjab. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis technique with the help of open coding. The study findings revealed that multimedia, projectors, computers, laptops, and LEDs are used in at University level to enhance teaching-learning process. Teachers believe that ICTs can promote through training whereas prospective teachers said that every student should use these technologies in classroom. It is concluded that multimedia, projectors, and laptops are used for giving presentation during in classroom by the teachers and their students. ICTs can be promoted effectively through training of teachers as well as students by conducting seminars. It is suggested that government should take steps to enhance the usages of latest technologies in education system to compete the modern world