Secondary School Teachers' Self-Efficacy Beliefs Regarding Information Technology
Öz
Due to the rapid growth of technology, technological devices have begun to influence every aspect of our lives. In addition, technology is used extensively in education. Technology in education has several benefits, including allowing students to actively participate in lessons, creating a multi-learning environment, and making learning permanent. Therefore, teachers are expected to integrate technology into their lessons. Teachers' usage of technology tools has increased daily since the entrance of COVID-19 into our lives and the continuance of education as distance education. This research aims to determine teachers' self-efficacy in using information technologies. The survey research model was a quantitative research technique employed in this investigation. Two hundred eleven instructors employed in Balıkesir secondary schools for the academic year 2021–2022 make up the study group in this study. Teachers' self-efficacy is high due to the research; In terms of gender, age, branch, type of institution or education level, there was no noticeable difference. The conclusion reached was that there was a substantial difference based on undergraduate computer education.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Distance education, self-efficacy, information technology, Covid-19, teachers
Etik Beyan
Ethical Committee Permission Information
Name of the board that carries out ethical assessment: Balıkesir University Social and Humanities Scientific Research Ethics Board
The date and number of the ethical assessment decision: 02.02.2021-52899066/302.08.01/7484
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