Skills and competencies of teacher trainees in effectively utilizing ICT (N = 165)_
| Working with | Frequently (%) | Occasionally (%) | Rarely (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word processor | 36 | 45 | 17 |
| 43 | 42 | 25 | |
| World Wide Web | 44 | 43 | 12 |
| Graphic software | 28 | 36 | 34 |
| Database | 32 | 41 | 26 |
| Spreadsheet | 34 | 44 | 21 |
| Multimedia | 45 | 44 | 10 |
| Language software | 32 | 40 | 27 |
| Learning website | 34 | 46 | 18 |
| Blogging | 32 | 43 | 24 |
| Wiki | 40 | 48 | 11 |
| Online discussion group | 24 | 44 | 31 |
| Video conferencing | 23 | 47 | 28 |
| Slide share | 30 | 50 | 20 |
| e-Pathsala | 33 | 42 | 24 |
| Total | 34 | 44 | 22 |
Suggestions of teacher trainees for ICT integration (N = 165)_
| Items | Quite great importance (%) | Little importance (%) | No importance at all (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better access to ICT equipment | 58 | 23 | 17 |
| Reliability of ICT equipment | 46 | 28 | 24 |
| Availability of high-quality equipment | 45 | 32 | 22 |
| Training in pedagogical use of ICT | 64 | 24 | 11 |
| Policies on ICT usage across curriculum | 56 | 29 | 10 |
| Dedicated time in courses for preparation and development | 54 | 33 | 23 |
| Technological support | 55 | 22 | 22 |
| Total | 54 | 27 | 18 |
Views of teacher trainees regarding ICT-enabled teaching practices (N = 165)_
| Item | Always (%) | Sometimes (%) | Never (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Internet to collect information to prepare a lesson plan | 33 | 48 | 17 |
| Search the internet to collect resources to be used in teaching | 32 | 47 | 20 |
| Use PPT for teaching | 30 | 53 | 16 |
| Create ICT learning materials for students | 37 | 50 | 12 |
| Prepare exercises and tasks for students | 31 | 55 | 13 |
| Use of ICT for providing feedback to students regarding lessons | 37 | 45 | 16 |
| Use different online libraries for subject-related information | 34 | 48 | 16 |
| Share notes and clips with students online | 37 | 40 | 22 |
| Total | 34 | 48 | 16 |
ICT integration among teacher educators (n = 25)_
| Dimension | Mean | SD | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proficiency | 12.52 | 1.43 | 10 | 15 |
| Access | 12.04 | 1.64 | 9 | 15 |
| Integration | 12.04 | 1.74 | 9 | 15 |
| Pedagogical use | 12.24 | 1.57 | 9 | 15 |
| Professional development | 11.88 | 1.81 | 8 | 15 |
| Total score | 60.72 | 7.15 | 49 | 75 |
Perceptions of teacher trainees on access to ICT infrastructure (N = 165)_
| Item | Frequently (%) | Occasionally (%) | Rarely (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal computers | 32 | 52 | 15 |
| Interactive whiteboards | 31 | 54 | 14 |
| Video conferencing systems | 21 | 43 | 35 |
| Learning management systems | 18 | 41 | 40 |
| Audio equipment (including software) | 28 | 56 | 14 |
| Digital cameras (including editing software) | 24 | 53 | 22 |
| Projection systems | 41 | 43 | 15 |
| Total average | 28 | 57 | 22 |
Barriers and challenges hindering effective ICT integration (N = 165)_
| Barriers | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Insufficient time | 57 | 42 |
| Lack of skills | 54 | 45 |
| Lack of resources at the institute | 71 | 28 |
| Lack of interest | 55 | 44 |
| Problems in internet access | 54 | 45 |
| Lack of technical support | 65 | 34 |
| Lack of pedagogical support | 68 | 31 |
| Pressure to prepare for examinations | 67 | 32 |
| Total | 61 | 37 |