​JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN GENERAL, TECHNICAL AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION

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Vol.1, Issue.1, Jan-Mar 2025

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ICT in Secondary Education and its Teachers

M. Venkata Ramana

Department of Physics, Anurag University, Venkatapur, Hyderabad – 500088

 

Abstract

​Incorporating information and communication technologies (ICT), particularly the internet, into classroom instruction presents significant opportunities for enhancing education by enabling innovative digital teaching methods. Due to these advancements, national curricula have been revised to reflect the evolving needs and possibilities brought about by ICT integration. This paper explores the various elements influencing the adoption of internet-based learning in classrooms. By utilizing semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, the research seeks to understand how teachers' beliefs and motivations impact their willingness to integrate the internet into their teaching practices. The study also investigates whether educators' attitudes and enthusiasm toward digital tools are just as crucial as technological investments in fostering educational advancements. Successfully embedding the internet into classroom instruction necessitates not only proper technological infrastructure but also a supportive mindset among educators. Prior studies indicate that further exploration is needed to assess teachers' perspectives on using online resources, as their viewpoints may significantly shape adoption levels. To gain a comprehensive insight into this issue, instructors from diverse subject areas have been included in this research to analyze variations in opinions across different disciplines.

 

Key Words:

Technology, teachers, motivations, education.

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