ZPD Incidence Development Strategy for Demand of ICTs in Higher Education Institutes of Pakistan

Higher education institutes (HEIs) are believed as catalyst for the economic progress of any country particularly and for the whole world generally. This study analyses ICT (Information and communication technology)-based teaching and learning issues at Pakistani higher education (HE) level and efforts to devise a strategy as solution to those issues as a result. Using normative Delphi method which spanned to two rounds, a comprehensive questionnaire was developed through which panelists were asked to rate, select, and add (if necessary) from the list of diverse set of issues along-with their best available solutions in the dimension of ICT strategic framework for tertiary education. Panelists not only discussed ICT-based issues and their proposed solutions but also stratified a ZPD incidence development strategy which chalks out measures HE authorities should take in order to properly integrate ICTs in their HEIs. It was determined that ICT integration in HE need to be in lined with proper strategy in order to get their true benefits.