Survey on Teachers’ Feedback Regarding Training on Educational Technology Integration at Primary School Level
Keywords:
Information and communication technology (ICT), Educational Technology integration, Primary School LevelAbstract
Teachers now need to incorporate technology into their pedagogical approaches because of the rapid expansion of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Teachers' attitudes, technological knowledge and skills are critical to the successful integration of technology in the classroom. In light of earlier research conducted in Pakistan over the previous five years, the current study offers teachers' perspectives regarding training on educational technology integration at primary school level. The results shows that teachers have favorable opinions about the use of technology in teaching and learning procedures. The population targeted for this study was the In-service Primary School Teachers of FG Schools Enrolled in BETEC Course. The results reveal that there was no significant difference between teachers’ feedback regarding the online professional development of teachers on educational technology integration at primary school level on the basis of gender. As a result, the study's conclusions recommend that relevant authorities establish precise guidelines for the effective use of technology integration at primary school level allocate a sizeable budget, and guarantee that all educational institutions have the ICT infrastructure, tools, software, internet, and labs that are required and trained the teachers about use of all gadgets accordingly.
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