Conference
| Title | Status of Students' Perceptions and Self-efficacy on the Use of ICT Posted by Shelanee Theresa Ruales |
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| Publication date | 2012 |
| Conference | International Conference on Education and Management Innovation IPEDR |
| Volume | 30 |
| Pages | 5 |
| Publisher | IACSIT Press, Singapore |
| Abstract | This study investigated the status of studentsâ perceptions and self-efficacy on the use of information and communications technology. The respondents are fifty 4th Year Bachelor of Elementary Education major in English students of the Department of Professional Education, College of Education, Mindanao State University â Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines. The study employed the descriptive-correlation method. An adapted questionnaire composed of three parts was used to gather needed data. Results of the survey revealed the following: most of the respondents are 19 years old; more than one-half have their own computer units but only 18 of them have Internet connection at home; 68% of the respondents daily use of computer is 1 â 3 hours; in terms of perceptions with regard to interest, majority wants to learn more about ICT however they are not very interested on using ICT in making course reflections, sharing work or outputs or working collaboratively with classmates; word processors, web browsers, search engines and emails are the most commonly used ICT tools while desktop publishing, video editing software and social bookmarking are the least used; in general, the respondents frequently use ICT tools; respondents foremost purpose of using ICT is for educational research; generally, respondents possess a âÂÂgoodâ skill on the use of ICT tools; there is a negative relationship between the frequency of ICT use and age â as age increases, the frequency of ICT use decreases; there is a strong / significant positive relationship between perception towards ICT and self-efficacy on the use of ICT. Results of the study implies that strengthening of ICT trainings in the in-service level is needed so that teachers can update themselves and cater to the needs of the 21st century learners. |
| Index terms / Keywords | Information and Communications Technology, Self-efficacy, Perception, Education |
| URL | https://www.academia.edu/71341499/Status_of_Students_Perceptions_and_Self_efficacy_on_the_Use_of_ICT |