Assessment of teachers' awareness and proficiency in utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) packages in classroom instruction

Abstract

The teaching and learning landscape keep changing since the adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This led to teachers trying to fit into the ICT-supported teaching/learning environment. The Government, Old Students' Associations and other stakeholders have tried to ensure through trainings that teachers meet up with the requirements posed by the adoption of ICT in education. In this study, teachers' awareness and proficiency in utilization of ICT packages for classroom instruction in Modella Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, was examined. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. Three research questions were raised. The study adopted the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). "Teachers ' ICT Awareness and Utilization Proficiency Scale (TIA UPS) " (r = . 98) was used for data collection. Simple percentage, frequency count and mean (2.50) were used to answer the questions raised. The findings showed that, to an extent, teachers are aware (X= 2.73) of ICT packages but possess low level of proficiency (2.46) in utilization. Also, teachers face challenges including irregular power supply and inability to integrate ICT packages in their subjects. It was recommended, among others that more awareness should he created for the teachers and there should be provision for in-house trainings and workshops