Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Factors that Affect the Use of Information Technology in the Process ‎of Education in North Palestinian Schools

Factors that Affect the Use of Information Technology in the Process ‎of Education in North Palestinian Schools

Baker Abdalhaq, & Ismail Yasin
baker@najah.edu

Received : 11-06-2007 , Accepted : 14-05-2008
Language: Arabic
Abstract

This research aims to identify and interpret the psychological and ‎social incentives that affect the adoption and use of IT‏ ‏‎(Information ‎Technology) in Palestinian schools. It will attempt to help find ways to ‎overcome the potential obstacles that obstruct the ideal use of IT in the ‎educational sector. In this research, the influence of social and ‎psychological variables on IT use in schools was examined using TAM ‎‎(Technology Acceptance Model). It was found that age, English language ‎skills, computer skills and technology availability have a positive impact ‎on the teachers' attitude towards IT and the use of IT in the educational ‎process.‎

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