Influence of Availability of Information Communication and Technology Infrastructure on the Use of Student Management Information System in Teacher Training Programmes by Distance Learning in Universities in Kenya

Student Management Information Systems provide efficient, effective, and easier access to student information in educational institutions. In Kenya, 90% of the universities rely on the use of this system to support teacher training programmes. No sufficient scientific research has been carried out in Kenya to address this matter. Student teachers face several challenges on the use of this system, as evidenced via feedback from the students before, during, and after their residential sessions. This necessitated an investigation on how the availability of Information Communication and Technology infrastructure influences the use of Student Management Information Systems. This research was based on Adaptive Structuration Theory. It engaged a crosssectional survey design of a sample size of 415 respondents composed of 2nd and 3 rd year students who are enrolled in teacher training programmes by distance learning, and who use this system. A mixed-method approach was utilised to generate results from structured survey questionnaire, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. The findings indicated that the lack of availability of Information Communication and Technology infrastructure had a significant influence on the use of Student Management Information Systems. Recommendation is made for the Government of Kenya to roll out rural electrification and to provide internet network to enable uniformity in all teacher training programmes by distance learning in all satellite universities in Kenya.