scholarly journals Some Constraints in Using ICT and its Impact on EFL Teachers in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 92-96
Author(s):  
Dr. Yousef Hamad A. Al-Main
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
English Education ◽  
Teacher Resistance ◽  
Intermediate Schools ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
The Status ◽  
Information And Communication

Nowadays, our world is experiencing a technological revolution and witnessing an explosion in the field of information and communication. The use of technology in English education is one of the developments associated with this contemporary scientific and technological advance. This paper discusses some issues which Saudi English teachers encounter in using technology in teaching English subjects at intermediate schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Taking a qualitative approach, the researcher focuses on the status of using technology in two intermediate schools. A discrepancy is found between intention and practice. During investigations and observations throughout the district, the researcher could not find a language laboratory in government intermediate schools. In this paper, the researcher will discuss three issues respectively as follows: teacher resistance, lack of training and self-confidence, and financial obstacles.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-114
Author(s):  
Lazar Stošić
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology In Education ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Information And Communication

Today, more than ever, the role of educational technology in teaching is of great importance because of the use of information and communication technologies. With the help of various applications for distance education, the Internet, teachers, and students themselves, they see the advantage of educational technology. The question is whether schools and teachers themselves are ready for the use of technology in education and whether they are aware of its benefits? In this paper, we try to give an overview of the importance and use of educational technology in the classroom.

scholarly journals MODELING LEARNING GAME BASED DIGITAL TO CHILDREN OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL FOR GEOGRAPHY SCIENCE BASED ON UNITY

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Novita Putri ◽  
Wiratama Adi Wibawa
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Major Effect ◽  
Effective Solution ◽  
Unity 3D ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Learning Game ◽  
Information And Communication

The development of information and communication technology is now a major effect on manyaspects of life, even human behavior and activities are now a lot depends on the information andcommunication technology. One example is the use of technology in teaching and learning, namely withthe game. The game is already familiar to the students. When students are lazy to read books whilestudying, they are cool to play games. Therefore, the author makes an effective solution in learning sothat they are not lazy to study. This game was designed with the concept of 2D so it can be run onsmartphones that have lower specs. To build this game, the author uses Unity 3D 5.4. So, students canlearn with pleasure and do not get bored while studying.

scholarly journals Pre-Service Teachers’ Perception and Vision about TPACK and Its Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Arrizalu Arsa Ringotama
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
English Education ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Teaching With Technology ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Technology In The Classroom ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Technology In Teaching

The need for educators to integrate the use of technology in the classroom is growing for the past few years. However, previous studies indicated that the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is still at a low level of what the education program requires. Furthermore, it seems that in the field of language education, there is limited research focusing on pre service teachers (PTs). Therefore, to address this gap, this paper aims at investigating how the pre service teacher's understanding of the TPACK principle and how they will apply TPACK in their classroom. This mix-method study is using TPACK questionnaire and interview through a random sampling of 68 pre-service teachers of English Education Department of UNS. Furthermore, the results revealed that most of the participants understood the concept of TPACK well, and they also had various ways to apply it in their classroom. It is expected that knowing pre service teachers' (PTs) perceptions about TPACK in teaching and learning process that can be beneficial for both English Education Department programs and PTs, such as understanding the PTs' teaching abilities, development of the use of technology in teaching by pre service teachers in order to improve teacher department programs itself to develop the teaching practice with the support of technology. In addition, this study has implications for experts interested in the development and assessment of pre service teachers' understanding of teaching with technology.

A Socio-Technical Analysis of Factors Affecting the Integration of ICT in Primary and Secondary Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 604-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charoula Angeli ◽  
Nicos Valanides
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Status ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Integration Of Ict ◽  
Computer Literate ◽  
Effective Use

We live in a world that is constantly impacted by information and communication technology (ICT). ICT is considered an important catalyst and tool for inducing educational reforms and progressively extending and modifying the concept of literacy. With the extensive use of ICT in schools and everyday life, the term computer literate has already been established. Schools are open systems that interact with their environment, and the effective use and integration of technology is directly associated with the role of various socio-technical factors that may impact the integration of ICT in schools. In this chapter, we report on an exploratory study undertaken in Cyprus schools to examine the status of using ICT from the perspective of socio-technical systems. Specifically, teachers’ knowledge of ICT, frequency of using ICT for personal purposes, frequency of using ICT for instructional purposes in different subject matters, attitudes toward ICT, self-confidence in using ICT in teaching and learning, and school climate were examined. The findings provide useful guidance to policymakers for planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating the integration of ICT in schools. Implications for the concept of computer literacy are discussed.

A Socio-Technical Analysis of Factors Affecting the Integration of ICT in Primary and Secondary Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 3251-3271
Author(s):  
C. Angeli
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Status ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Integration Of Ict ◽  
Computer Literate ◽  
Effective Use

We live in a world that is constantly impacted by information and communication technology (ICT). ICT is considered an important catalyst and tool for inducing educational reforms and progressively extending and modifying the concept of literacy. With the extensive use of ICT in schools and everyday life, the term computer literate has already been established. Schools are open systems that interact with their environment, and the effective use and integration of technology is directly associated with the role of various socio-technical factors that may impact the integration of ICT in schools. In this chapter, we report on an exploratory study undertaken in Cyprus schools to examine the status of using ICT from the perspective of socio-technical systems. Specifically, teachers’ knowledge of ICT, frequency of using ICT for personal purposes, frequency of using ICT for instructional purposes in different subject matters, attitudes toward ICT, self-confidence in using ICT in teaching and learning, and school climate were examined. The findings provide useful guidance to policymakers for planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating the integration of ICT in schools. Implications for the concept of computer literacy are discussed.

EFL Teachers' Knowledge of Technology in China

2017 ◽  
pp. 23-37
Author(s):  
Yanjiang Teng
Keyword(s):  
Administrative Support ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Attitudes Towards Technology ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Specific Support

Through the lens of teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in China, this chapter aims to examine what knowledge of technology EFL teachers at all levels possess and how they apply their technological knowledge in teaching practice. The reviewed literature indicated that most EFL teachers hold positive attitudes towards technology. However, there still exists a gap between the curriculum requirement and the reality in terms of technological pedagogy in EFL teaching context. EFL teachers' use of technology in teaching varies in terms of personal preferences, school levels and locations, and administrative support. In addition, this review revealed that several factors influence EFL teachers' integration of technology into their practice and some challenges are still on the way: 1) EFL teachers' knowledge of technology is insufficient; 2) Lack of resources for schools and teachers at less developed areas, and 3) Lack of specific support for EFL teachers' technological needs.

A Socio-Technical Analysis of Factors Affecting the Integration of ICT in Primary and Secondary Education

2008 ◽  
pp. 1590-1610
Author(s):  
Charoula Angeli ◽  
Nicos Valanides
Keyword(s):  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Open Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The Status ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Integration Of Ict ◽  
Computer Literate ◽  
Effective Use

We live in a world that is constantly impacted by information and communication technology (ICT). ICT is considered an important catalyst and tool for inducing educational reforms and progressively extending and modifying the concept of literacy. With the extensive use of ICT in schools and everyday life, the term computer literate has already been established. Schools are open systems that interact with their environment, and the effective use and integration of technology is directly associated with the role of various socio-technical factors that may impact the integration of ICT in schools. In this chapter, we report on an exploratory study undertaken in Cyprus schools to examine the status of using ICT from the perspective of socio-technical systems. Specifically, teachers’ knowledge of ICT, frequency of using ICT for personal purposes, frequency of using ICT for instructional purposes in different subject matters, attitudes toward ICT, self-confidence in using ICT in teaching and learning, and school climate were examined. The findings provide useful guidance to policymakers for planning, implementing, managing, and evaluating the integration of ICT in schools. Implications for the concept of computer literacy are discussed.

scholarly journals The Voices of Preservice EFL Teachers on the Implementation of Teacher Educators‘

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-191
Author(s):  
Effendi Limbong
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
English Education ◽  
Structure Interview ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
Semi Structure Interview

ABSTRACT This research investigate pre-service EFL teachers’ voices toward teacher educators’ implementation of flipped classroom combined with Facebook throughout TPACK that can be observed by pre-service EFL teachers during their teacher training program. This study employed phenomenology of semi-structure interview and document e-portfolio projects of eight pre-service EFL teachers. This research revealed although not all participants were unfamiliar with flipped classroom, this approach to combine with Facebook as media to upload e-portfolios of previous pre-service EFL teachers and various website links to design and develop PACI model was effective and efficient in understanding the content of PACI model before they have face to face classes. The significance of this study is useful for pre-service EFL teachers to witness the use flipped classroom combine with Facebook to extend the use of technology for being self-discipline and self-directness to design and develop PACI model throughout the TPACK framework in supporting them to be 21st future teachers. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini mengungkap pengalaman para calon guru terhadap penerapan kelas terbalik dengan menggunakan Facebook sebagai media oleh dosen dengan TPACK yang dapat diamati oleh para calon guru selama mengikuti perkuliahan agar nantinya dapat mereka terapkan. Dengan menggunakan phenomenology semi interview terstruktur terhadap delapan calon guru dan menganalisa hasil unjuk kerja berbasis portofolio elektronik. Penelitian ini menemukan walaupun tidak semua calon guru terbiasa dengan pendekatan kelas terbalik, penggabungan metode ini dengan Facebook sebagai media untuk memasukkan materi ajar dari Internet ditambah dengan hasil kerja mahasiswa sebelumnya berbasis elektronik portofolio untuk mendesain dan membuat materi ajar berbasis teknologi dengan menggunakan PowerPoint, Audacity, Camtasia, dan Internet (PACI) efektif dan efisien untuk difahami dan diterapkan oleh calon guru sebelum mengikuti perkuliahan dan meningkatkan penggunaan teknologi untuk belajar mandiri, mendesain, dan membuat PACI model berdasarkan TPACK untuk menjadi guru abad 21. How to Cite: Limbong, E. (2016). The Voices of Preservice EFL Teachers on the Implementation of Teacher Educators’ Flipped Classroom in Designing and Developing PACI Model. IJEE (Indonesian Journal of English Education), 3(2), 171-191 doi:10.15408/ijee.v3i2.5511. Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/ijee.v3i2.5511  

Depression among children at shelter care institutions in Terengganu Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Siti Hajar Abdul Rauf ◽  
Asmah Ismail ◽  
Nuratikah Azima Razali ◽  
Ahmad Bisyri Husin Musawi Maliki
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Family Stress ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Keywords Children ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Status ◽  
Forward Stepwise

Background: Depression is a state of psychological disease that occurs to someone divers in age due to certain reasons. Among the factors include lack of self-confidence, problematic family, stress, low self-esteem and social environment. It could lead to a mental disorder that endangers the mental health. Aim: To investigate the status of children depression using the Children Depression Inventory (CDI) at 21 shelter care institutions in Terengganu Malaysia. Methodology: Quantitative research design was used. The sample consists of 404 respondents from 21 Islamic shelter cares such as Tahfiz, Madrasah and Orphanage in Terengganu Malaysia from the age of 10 to 18 years. Data was analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Discriminant Analysis (DA) which then computed to identify the most dominant factors whereas reducing the initial five parameters with recommended >0.50 of factor loading. Results: Forward stepwise of DA shows the total of groups validation percentage by 92.08% (17 independent). The result showed that the highest frequency of respondent index was at a moderate level (62.87% respondents). This showed that children still can be controlled and cared to reduce depression. Keywords: Children Depression Index, Depression, Children, Institution, Shelter Care

The Contribution and Prospect of 5G Technology to China's Economic Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiawen Fu
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Key Technology ◽  
World Power ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Information And Communication

Since the birth of 5G, it has attracted much attention from all countries in the world. The development of 5G industry is particularly important for domestic economic development. 4G changes life, 5G changes society. 5G will not only accelerate the speed of people surfing the Internet, but also bring revolutionary changes to all aspects of social life, making people's lives, work and entertainment more convenient and diverse. The economic impact of the development of the 5G industry on China cannot be underestimated. Nowadays, information and communication technology has increasingly become a new driving force for economic development. 5G technology has already become a key technology pursuit for countries to compete for the status of world power, and it has also become an indispensable part of contemporary economic and social development. We should give full play to the government's guiding role, and work with network giants to build a new platform for cooperation, promote coordinated industrial development, achieve win-win results, and promote economic and social prosperity and development.

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