Research Article
Teachers’ Use of Technology: Examining the Domains of Laptop Competence
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eai.26-10-2021.171598, author={Priscilla Moses and Su Luan Wong}, title={Teachers’ Use of Technology: Examining the Domains of Laptop Competence}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on e-Learning: Online First}, volume={}, number={}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={EL}, year={2021}, month={10}, keywords={Instructional technologies, learning, teaching practices}, doi={10.4108/eai.26-10-2021.171598} }- Priscilla Moses
Su Luan Wong
Year: 2021
Teachers’ Use of Technology: Examining the Domains of Laptop Competence
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EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.26-10-2021.171598
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The current coronavirus pandemic has forced the transition from face-to-face teaching and learning to fully online in Malaysia.
OBJECTIVES: To examine the domains of laptop competence and its relationship with laptop use among teachers.
METHODS: A quantitative descriptive survey design using questionnaires involved 133 Mathematics and Science secondary school teachers.
RESULTS: Based on the results, the teachers are highly competent in word processor; basic laptop operation skills; telecommunication; spreadsheet; multimedia integration; and setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laptop but only moderately competent in media communication; and database. There was a significant positive relationship between teachers’ laptop competence and laptop use.
CONCLUSION: Act as a guide to plan effectual training according to the needs of the teachers based on each item of the domains outlined to promote more rigorous use of laptops among the teachers.
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