The Extent of the Use of Information and Communication Technology on the Quality of Higher Education at Palestine Technical University Kadoorie
Abstract
The current study aimed to identify the extent of the use of information and communication technology on the quality of higher education at Palestine Technical University Kadoorie, where a sample was selected deliberately from the deans of faculties and quality staff at the university and the study sample consisted of (12) of a dean and an employee. The descriptive analytical approach was used through the formulation of an open paper questionnaire to obtain information, and the results were reached after analyzing the interviews and the most important of which was the consensus of everyone that the university uses media and communication technology in the educational process, and interested in ensuring the quality of higher education, and the results of the repetitions showed that the majority of obstacles are represented by the weakness of the Internet and networks and the lack of modern computers, and one of the most important recommendations is the need to work to find a radical solution to the problem of Internet interruption and replace it with the connection of an alternative fiber line to the Internet and work to hold training courses on how to use technology for lecturers, administrators, and students.KeywordsInformation and communication technologyQuality of higher educationPalestine Technical University Kadoorie
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