INTERNET USE BY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS: THE CASE OF TAMALE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GHANA

This paper investigates the Internet use by Tamale College of Education students using quantitative approach. A stratified random sampling technique was applied to choose 109 students. A questionnaire was used to gather data for the study. In all 109 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 103 (94.5%) of them were received for analysis. The outcome of the study shows that students are acquainted with the Internet services provided by the College. Also, the students possess basic computer and Internet skills but needed advance skills in searching. Majority of the students' access the Internet through cyber café and had not received any formal training in ICT applications. The students access the Internet for dif erent reasons such as communication, entertainment, learning and research. Majority of the students use Google in searching. Challenges encountered by the students were inadequate computers in the library, low Internet bandwidth and very low information retrieval skills. The study recommends extension of Wi-Fi coverage to dormitories with 24/7 access, training on Internet use, provision of more computers and provision of high bandwidth