Educators and Digital Tools: Readiness Assessment, Challenges & Training Preferences
Abstract
This study examines educators' readiness to integrate digital tools into teaching, the challenges they face, and best training practices. Through a primary quantitative study, it assesses educators' familiarity with digital tools and their perceptions of their impact on STEAM teaching. The research was conducted with a sample of 102 educators using a questionnaire and statistical analysis. The findings showed that age does not affect familiarity, while a positive perception of digital tools increases with greater familiarity. The main challenges identified were limited preparation time and lack of equipment, while learning management systems and collaborative tools were the most commonly used.
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- 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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