UTILIZATION OF COMPUTOR LABORATORY AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: A STUDY OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF KHYBER PAKHUNKHWA
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This study focused on the investigation regarding the use of computer laboratories in the secondary schools of District Mardan, KP, Pakistan. It further explored the attitude of students towards the use of information technology. The availability of the labs were investigated through the perceptions of target population. Teachers’ perceptions were elicited through survey design where questionnaire was utilized as major tool for collection of data. Simple mean statistic was applied in order to analyze the date. The study's findings indicate that the mean score of 4.53 suggests that the respondents expressed a favourable attitude towards the use of computers as a novel approach to information technology in the context of education. Computer technologies have shown to be important in many educational contexts, such as e-learning, distance learning, and training programmes. These technologies have significantly contributed to enhancing the overall quality of education and the proficiency of educators. The research suggests that the provision of computers to training institutions for teacher training might be beneficial in enhancing their knowledge and facilitating professional growth and development. The use of computer emerging technology has potential for enhancing pre-service teacher training.
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