FACTORS RECOGNITION TO ADOPT AND USAGE ICT IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Over the last three decades ICT has been proposed as one of the most important sources and a significant element in the educational system; it has been applied at various educational levels especially higher education in order to achieve developmental targets. In this regard, some factors impact on ICT user. Currently, universities worldwide are trying to find out how to adapt with such changes so that they overcome the challenges arising from implementation of ICT. The main aim is to assess socio-psychotic factors on use of ICT between faculty members of zone 8 branches in Tehran from Islamic Azad University. Simple random sampling method was used. Given that the present survey has a descriptive-field plan and questionnaire is measurement tool that reliability and validity of this tool was confirmed. Finding of study was showed that private universities in Tehran given to the importance of studying application level of ICT in universities. Finding show that eleven (9) variables affect the application of ICT. These variables clarify 84 percent of the dependent variable's variance totally and there are still unrecognized variables. Computer competence, computer self-efficacy, management support and perceived ease of use of computer were recognized as strong predictors of ICT application.