Abstract
Green ICT that has been outlined by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA) is seen to be important to balance the implementation of ICT in schools where elements of environmental preservation from inefficiency use of technology can be applied from teachers to students at the early stage. This study examined teachers’ awareness of Green ICT and environmental sustainability in the aspect of teachers’ knowledge, attitude and practices as proposed by the KAP Model. The sample comprised of 358 secondary school teachers. Descriptive statistics, independent sample T-Test, One-Way ANOVA and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. Result revealed that a most of the teacher lack of knowledge on Green ICT, but teachers’ attitudes and teachers’ practices found to be high. The important of knowledge gaps related to, and factors influencing the sustainability of attitudes and practices on Green ICT were identified and discussed.
Highlights
Most of educational institution in recent days are intensifying the usage of ICT among teachers to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning
Educational institutions have started creating awareness on sustainability issues using Green ICT approaches among young generation[2] In spite of the attention given on the importance of ICT in schools, there is another aspect of ICT that has been left unattended which is the cultivation of knowledge in managing ICT infrastructures and the effects of mismanagement of ICT on humans and environment, or Green ICT
Since knowledge is an important component of a KAP model, insufficient knowledge on Green ICT could affect teachers’ attitude and practices in handling issues related to ICT and environmental sustainability[20 21]
Summary
Most of educational institution in recent days are intensifying the usage of ICT among teachers to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Educational institutions have started creating awareness on sustainability issues using Green ICT approaches among young generation[2] In spite of the attention given on the importance of ICT in schools, there is another aspect of ICT that has been left unattended which is the cultivation of knowledge in managing ICT infrastructures and the effects of mismanagement of ICT on humans and environment, or Green ICT. Importance of Teacher Awareness on Green ICT and Environmental Sustainability Mismanagement of ICT have contributed 2% of global carbon distribution out of 28.9 billion ton carbon a year 5. Uncontrolled distribution of carbon could lead to the problem of Global Warming and unbalanced ecosystem 6 Such problem is caused by new ways in doing economic activities which resulted in extensive used of ICT7.
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