Use of ICT by Primary Teachers

Abstract

The empirical research in this paper examines teachers’ attitudes to, and uses of ICT for administration and management. Additionally teachers’ views were sought on the factors that would influence their use of ICT, and the effects of their using ICT for administration and management. The primary teachers in the sample reported generally positive attitudes to all aspects of ICT use for administration and management and a wide range of uses, but managerial use was somewhat limited. Some concerns were expressed relating to the age of hardware and the level of technical support available, and although they were generally happy with the quality of the training they had received, a very large majority felt they needed more training to improve further their skills and use of ICT for administration and management. Teachers noted improvements in communications and access to a variety of data since ICT was introduced for administration and management in their schools. Ongoing investment is needed if the situation is to be sustained and improved.