The Extent of Computer Skills Possession and Use by Jordanian School Teachers

Abstract

The present study explored the extent of both possession and use of computer skills by Jordanian school teachers. A random sample of 74 teachers (33 males and 41 females) was selected. Data obtained were collected by a two-checklist questionnaire consisting of 52 items covering four ICT domains. Teachers’’ responses were entered into the SPSS program. Means and standard deviations were computed, and t-test was conducted for each of the four domains to identify any statistical differences attributed to the classification variables investigated. T-test scores for both possession and use of computer skills showed significant differences due to school stage and type of job in favor of basic school stage and working full-time teachers. Overall results revealed a high degree of consistency between the degree of possession and use of computer skills. Conclusions as well as recommendations were made for continued ICT teacher training with a focus on software design and production.