Determinants in the Use of Mobile Communication Technology for Content and Pedagogical Skills Development of Technical Teachers in Anambra State of Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER) - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: Most mobile phones possess features and applications that perform many digital functions. Unfortunately,Nigerian teachers who possess these phones do not know and utilize these capabilities. Hence there is need to train them onhow to make efficient use of the phone features especially for professional development purposes. The major purpose of thisstudy was to identify the determinants in using mobile communication technology for subject matter knowledge update and pedagogical skills improvement of technology teachers in Anambra state. Five research questions and five hypotheses, guided this study. The major findings of the study, among others include: browsing with phone provides net service to rural teachers and this helps in updating their knowledge; mobile phone enhances short message data collection for teacher projects and this supports immediate knowledge update; using phone, teachers can download materials which could be used for classroom explanation thereby concretizing and supporting pedagogy. The study concluded that mobile communication technology which is affordable, cheap, accessible, etc, now posses some enhanced feature which can be used to fill some professional development needs for teachers. It was however recommended among others that workshops and seminars should be organized regularly to create awareness and train teachers on the capabilities of mobile phones and how to use the features for educational purposes.
Authors and Affiliations
Onwusuru I
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