Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy of Teachers Working in Rural and Urban Secondary Schools

Abstract

The objective of the study was to investigate computer literacy of secondary school teachers working in urban and rural areas with regard to management skill of computer, and knowledge on computer hardware, word processing, spreadsheet, power point and using internet. A sample of 300 secondary school teachers 150 each from urban and rural schools was selected randomly. The Information and Communication Technology Literacy Questionnaire developed by investigators was used for collection of data. Statistical analysis using percentage revealed that i. below the average number of secondary school teachers in both urban and rural areas were having knowledge and skill of computer management, use of computer and its accessories, data processing, knowledge of spreadsheet, and knowledge and skill of accessing to internet sites; and ii. few number of secondary school teachers in urban areas were having the knowledge of creating power point for presentation. Whereas no secondary school teachers in rural area were having the knowledge of creating and using power point for presentation in classroom.