Abstract:
This study determined the perceptions of undergraduates (University teacher trainees) and
school teachers on the use of information technology in Teaching and learning in Morogoro
municipal. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 216 undergraduates who were
pursuing Bachelor of Science with Education courses at Sokoine University of Agriculture
and 160 school teachers. Data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for the Social
Sciences (SPSS) whereby chi-square test statistic was applied. It was observed that there is
greater number of undergraduates than school teachers who responded that, using IT in
teaching raises enjoyment, save time, motivates learners and that text book is easily used than
using IT. However, the percentage of teachers who thought that IT improves the school
administration was higher than that of undergraduates. Also, both male and female teachers
and undergraduates have nearly similar perceptions on the role of IT in simplifying teachers’
role in the classroom.
