International Journal of Education and Development using ICT

International Journal of Education and Development using ICT > Vol. 4, No. 4 (2008)

Attitudes and skills of Omani teachers of social studies to the use of computers in instruction

Ahmed Hamed Al-Rabaani, Sultan Qaboos University

Abstract
This study aimed at examining Omani social studies teachers' knowledge, skills and attitudes toward using computer in instruction. The sample consisted of 622 teachers from four regions and four stages. Data was collected by using a questionnaire. The results showed that social studies teachers lack computer skills but they have positive attitudes towards its application in teaching. Results also showed that they lack knowledge of social studies sites and their benefit of internet in their field was low.

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