USES OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY BY TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AT SENIOR SECONDARY LEVEL

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the uses of digital technology by teachers and students for teaching, professional development and learning at senior secondary level. The survey was conducted on 20 teachers and 155 students of senior secondary CBSE affiliated schools located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Self-developed questionnaire consisting of 51 items for teachers and 36 items for students based on different aspects of digital technology was used as tool. The study found that (i) 95% of teachers are aware of internet and are using effectively in their teaching as well as professional development, (ii) all teachers have knowledge on software like MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel etc. and they agreed that digital technologies are helping them in teaching effectively,(iii) all students have Smartphone at their residence, (iv)96.12% of students are familiar with software like MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel etc and know how to use it for learning, and (v) 72.25% of students admitted that lack of time due to heavy homework are the barriers for not using digital technology for leaning. The study has suggested implications for teachers, students, schools and also for Government.