EMPIRICAL STUDY OF INFLUENCERS OF DEVELOPMENT OF BHUTANESE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

Since the development of technology, educators have aspired to leverage the power of digital advantage to enhance their education system. The digital age has brought unprecedented opportunities to pursue that dream. The power that the digital world offers to keep students connected every time, even while on the move has provided a different dimension to the education system and provided path to simplify teaching and learning. It has made learning and teaching enjoyable and fun. Parents, teachers and students alike are fascinated to work and study in schools that are well equipped with computing tools. Many scholars have carried out studies and concluded technology should be a part of teaching and learning in the schools. In addition, some have concluded that ICT needs to be applied in education to provide new skills to the new younger generation. These 21st century skills focus on student centered learning toward the “whole child”, the “whole person” education system. Currently, Bhutanese lives in an era of dramatic technological revolution. Bhutanese educators can use technology as a support system to help students achieve proficiency in 21st century skills. This research investigates the perception of ICT by Bhutanese academic staff and also it’s integration into classroom teaching. The result provides guidance to the policy and curriculum designers of school. A self-report survey amongst 466 randomly chosen teachers around the country revealed that teachers are willing to learn, and integrate technology into their teaching.