Learning With Ict: Use & Barriers From Teachers’ Perceptions

Research Article
Payal and Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0901.1489
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
ICT, learning, teacher, barriers
Abstract: 

In this digital era, ICT use in the classroom has become important for giving students opportunities to learn with a greater pace and with technology to be with the world outside. Despite lots of budgeting and accommodation of funds; there are several barriers regarding appropriate use of Information and Communication Technologies. Therefore, it becomes important to study the issues related to the use of ICT so that these barriers can be removed and learning can become more effective. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to analyse teachers’ perceptions and barriers faced in using ICT tools in classrooms for learning. A qualitative research design was used to collect the data randomly from government school teachers of 10 schools of Delhi. Overall the key issues and barriers found to be significant in using ICT tools by teachers were: limited accessibility and network connection, limited technical support lack of effective training, limited time and lack of teaching competency. This study provides clear picture of possible barriers encountered by the teachers in using ICT in learning process. This study also helps in making appropriate changes in the school and classroom organisation so that ICT can be better incorporated in the learning process