Abstract:
Technology is part of human day-to-day life, and education sector is no
exception. Thus, teaching and learning have become digitalized. We live in a
digital World of Technology and are part of the Net Generation hence use of
Technology cannot be ignored, since it has become part of human life, with a
high percentage of the people using smart phones and computers in their daily
lives. Studentsin universities use technology toacquire and receive information,
do research, undertake assignments and University expenditures do online
business and kill boredom.
Behaviour is a way in which human beings acts or have response to a particular
stimulus. Behaviour change takes place in the physical, mental and social phases
of human life from infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood. In this paper
we focus on the effect of technology on students’ behaviour in Kenyan
universities. The paper is based on a theoretical review of the literature. We start
with a conceptual definition of technology in education then define behaviour
change and discuss the use of technology in universities in Kenya and its effects
on the behaviour of students. The change in behaviour is discussed with
reference to teaching and learning, academic integrity academic performance and
social interaction. We highlight the positive and negative effects of technology on
student behaviour and make suggestions on how technology can be used in
universities for positive behaviour change among students
