The role of information and communication technology in the process of teaching- learning and analyzing its application in primary schools of Qavar
Abstract
Any effective change and development in cultural, economic, political, social, etc. structure of society depends on change, transformation and development of the most fundamental institution of society such as the educational institution. Nowadays, we are witness of significant advances and developments of education in many developed or developing countries with the advent of new educational technologies in the teaching learning process. It is necessary to set up a system of education in accordance with the time and conditions by utilizing the most important tools of development and promotion namely new educational technologies, increasing awareness and improving the human capital capability and training of expert and committed staff and taking steps in the sustainable development, effective modernity and efficiency highway in order to overcome the traditional and old structures , enter the scientific competition field, overcoming the challenges and achieving the optimum ideals of the society but how much has the primary schools of Qavar city been able to play the role of modern technology in its educational system? At first, the research
method was library method and then it was a qualitative method. Data were collected by a semi-structured interview and then they were analyzed by theme analysis method. Findings of the first part of this research suggest that use of technology has been effective in changing attitude, acquisition of skills and enhancement of teachers' empowerment and academic achievement, attractive learning and increasing creative thinking of learners. The findings of 9 interviews showed that the following three factors (in order of importance) have significantly reduced the rate of technology utilization in the primary schools of Qavar city. 1- Unfamiliarity or not having enough teachers' proficiency in technology and its usage in teaching 2- a large number of students and lack of facilities 3- bulky textbooks and not having sufficient time.
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