Title: UTILIZATION PATTERN OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AMONG AGRICULTURAL STUDENTS

Authors: Akshay M. Shekhva, Hemlata Saini and Namitha Rajendran

Publisher: The President, Society of Extension Education Gujarat

Keywords: ICT utilization, agricultural students, e-learning, mass media exposure

Volume: 39

Issue: 1

Year: June 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56572/gjoee.2025.39.1.0020

Abstract: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) enable fast and efficient communication through emails, messaging apps, and video conferencing. They also enhance the learning experience by providing access to e-learning platforms, digital libraries, and online courses, making education more interactive and accessible. This study was conducted at Anand Agricultural University (AAU) in the state of Gujarat to examine the utilization patterns of ICT tools among agricultural students. An Ex-Post Facto research design was adopted for the study. A total sample of 80 students was selected using simple random sampling. The study aimed to identify the factors associated with the level of ICT usage among the students. The findings revealed that variables such as the students' level of education, the medium of instruction during basic schooling, and mass media exposure were positively and highly significantly associated with the level of ICT usage. This indicates that students with higher education levels, English-medium backgrounds, and greater exposure to mass media tend to use ICT tools more frequently and effectively. In contrast, variables such as gender, family type, and landholding were found to have no significant association with the level of ICT usage. This suggests that these socio-demographic factors do not substantially influence ICT adoption among agricultural students.