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people adopt the innovation, the tendency for majority of others to follow is guaranteed. This

innovation decision is made through a cost-benefit analysis where the major obstacle is uncertainty. It

is of course obvious to say that people will adopt an innovation if they believe that it will, all things

considered enhance their utility (Greg Orr, 2003).

In line with the understanding of the diffusion of Innovation theory, ICT’s role when adequately

infused into the academic arena in the African educational system will no doubt significantly impact

both the instructional methodology and enhanced instructional delivery in African educational

system.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Internetworldstats.com has shown significant data of Internet users and population statistics in

Africa which seem to be very far behind other continents of the world; however, they are very helpful

and encouraging. This paper, in its attempt to contribute to the growing body of knowledge, is guided

by the following questions:

 To what extent does the integration of ICT in colleges and universities in Africa play a

significant role in the changing of its curricula?

 Does the improvement in technological innovations assist in raising academic achievement

among students in colleges and universities in Africa?

 To what extent does the ICT policy and integration approach enhance the role technology

plays in the planning of the academic curricula in the African educational system?

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

The relevance of information communication technology (ICT) and the role it plays in