부산대학교 도서관

Internet provides easy entrance to electronic world of knowledge on different topics contributed by people throughout the world. It has revolutionized every aspect of human life, especially the field of education and training. This study was conducted to investigate (i) teachers' attitude towards the use of Internet technology, (ii) instructional use of this technology, and (iii) barriers/problems in the effective use of this technology. A sample of 80 under-training student teachers of M.Ed. of Spring 2012 in Wah Cantt. of Rawalpindi Region of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan was considered for this study. A questionnaire was used as a research tool. Collected data were analyzed through mean score and percentage. Main findings of the study revealed that teachers' attitude towards this technology was positive. Though teachers were frequently using this technology in their instructions yet, they need intensive training for the effective use of this technology. Hence, a holistic model for the training of these teachers so that teachers may face the challenges of information era. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]