Effectiveness of Information and Communication Technology in Facilitating Instructional Excellence: A Cross-Sectional Study of Colleges in Punjab, Pakistan

The study focused on investigating the effectiveness of information and communication technology in facilitating instructional excellence in public colleges of Punjab, Pakistan. Quantitative Cross-Sectional Survey design was adopted to conduct this study. The population of the study included all the teachers teaching at public colleges of three districts of Punjab, Pakistan. The sample of the study was 307 college teachers (Lecturers and Assistant Professors) selected through a stratified random sampling technique. A structured and validated questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data were collected through a Google form and analyzed by applying inferential statistics, i.e., one-sample t. test, Pearson Correlation and Linear regression analysis. Results revealed teachers' positive attitude towards ICT usage in instructional practices. There is a significant correlation between ICT and instructional efficiency, and a positive impact of ICT in facilitating instructional excellence. The study recommended the integration of ICT in instructional practices at colleges to enhance instructional excellence.