1Principal Scientist (Extension Information Systems), ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana
2Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, College of Agriculture, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner-334006, Rajasthan
*Corresponding author email id: suryarathore@gmail.com
Online Published on 21 December, 2022.
This study aimed at finding out the awareness and usage of ICTs by faculty members of State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in India. Data were collected from 327 faculty members with the help of semi-structured questionnaires along with Focused Group Discussions. All the university teachers were aware of interactive white board, computer/laptop, LCD projector, television, Wi-Fi and mobile/smartphone but as far as the usage is concerned, only Wi-Fi was being used by all the teachers under study whereas majority of the teachers reported to have been using interactive white board, computer/laptop, projector, television, mobile/smart phone and e-library for teaching- learning. The majority of the faculty members agreed that ICT had become a significant factor for carrying out administrative and academic activities.
ICTs, India, Agriculture Education, SAUs
