Teachers’ Use of Technology: Examining the Domains of Laptop Competence

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The current coronavirus pandemic has forced the transition from face-to-face teaching and learning to fully online in Malaysia.

OBJECTIVES: To examine the domains of laptop competence and its relationship with laptop use among teachers.

METHODS: A quantitative descriptive survey design using questionnaires involved 133 Mathematics and Science secondary school teachers.

RESULTS: Based on the results, the teachers are highly competent in word processor; basic laptop operation skills; telecommunication; spreadsheet; multimedia integration; and setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laptop but only moderately competent in media communication; and database. There was a significant positive relationship between teachers’ laptop competence and laptop use.

CONCLUSION: Act as a guide to plan effectual training according to the needs of the teachers based on each item of the domains outlined to promote more rigorous use of laptops among the teachers.