Student and Teacher Perceptions of ICT in Education: A Mixed-Methods Study in Nashik’s Urban Colleges

Abstract

According to UNESCO (2023), the introduction of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) has modernized learning across the globe, stimulating innovation and personalized learning paradigms. However, as noted by Sharma and Sharma (2023), in former industrial towns like Nashik, semi-urban areas suffer due to inadequate infrastructure, low levels of digital literacy, and resistance to technological change. This research analyzes parent and educator attitudes within the context of Nashik’s urban colleges and attempts to demonstrate the unique challenges and opportunities of semi-urban postgraduate education.