The Extent Teacher of Social Studies in Basic Schools in Irbid in Jordan Utilize Information Technology and Communications and the Obstacles They Encounter from their Perspective

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the extent social studies teachers

in basic grades use information technology and communication, and to

discuss the obstacles teachers encounter in utilizing technology in the

light of some variables. Two instruments were used, a questionnaire which

consists of 22 items and was distributed to 91 social studies teachers of

public schools in Irbid District of Jordan. The questionnaire reflects the

extent those teachers use information technology and communication.

The other instrument is a questionnaire that consists of 33 items. It

reflects what teachers think about the obstacles facing them to utilize

information technology in teaching. The results show that teachers’

attitude is “moderate” toward their use of information technology and

communication. The study reveals that there is no statistical significant

difference in the degree social studies teachers’ use of information

technology and communication due to the variables of the study. Finally,

the study reveals a statistical difference to the obstacles teachers

encounter when utilizing information technology and communication due

to experience, gender, age, and specialization