Issues and Challenges Faced by the Teachers During Integration of Ict in Teaching-learning Process of Darrang District in Assam

Abstract

In this modern era, it is very important for the students to get opportunities to learn and apply 21st century skills. From many researches, it is found that integration of ICT into scholarly activities improves teaching and learning methods. It encourages and motivates students to participate and enhance learning. The use of ICT in classroom is very important as the world is moving towards the digital era. Therefore the main purpose of the study is to analyze the issues and challenges faced by the teachers in integrating ICT in the classroom. For this study, a quantitative research design with a questionnaire was used to collect the data randomly from 207 schools of Darrang district. But only 100 responses were received. From the data collected, the key challenges were found as limited knowledge of ICT among teachers, limited accessibility, network and electricity, limited technical and pedagogical support, lack of teachers’ training and competency. From the outcome of the study, it is expected that this research provides proper information and recommendation to those responsible for the ICT integration into the school education.