European Scientific Journal May 2014 edition vol.10, No.13 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 462 REVIEW OF OBSTACLES WHICH INHIBIT ICT ADOPTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION Samuel NiiBoi Attuquayefio Methodist University College Ghana Hillar Addo, PhD University of Professional Studies Accra Abstract In view of the important role Information Communication and Technology play in education, most administrators of higher educational institutions have invested into these tools to advance teaching, learning and research. In spite of these huge investments, students, lecturers and administrators are yet to fully adopt these tools. This paper seeks to review obstacles which inhibit adoption of ICT in higher educational institutions. The review identified lack of institutional support, financial support, time to learn new technologies, access to computing, technical support and training. Other obstacles identified were technology reliability, uncertainty about its worth, resistance to change, negative attitude, awareness, relevance, ease of use, attitude of organization, and computer literacy. The article concluded that knowing the extent to which these barriers affect individuals and institutions may help in taking decision on how to tackle them. Keywords: Higher Education, ICT, teaching and learning Introduction Information and Communication Technology as the life blood of an organization has permeated different organization. It is currently relevant in all spheres of life. In the banking industry, players’, in the industry are seriously competing with the use of technology. In the telecommunications industry, survival for any of the players in that industry depends on the availability of the requisite ICTs which are very responsive and agile. The health sector also has his fair share of the ICT required. The use of telemedicine is now common all over the world. Computer-Assisted Instruction and ICT have been used to foster patients’ ability to acquire early skills in intra oral radiography Howerton, Platin, Lndlow & Tyndall, (2002, p.1157). The study of Alam, Khatibi, Ahmad & Ishmail, (2007) showed that SMEs can increase their market reach, enhance customer service, and reduce