An Analysis of Technology-Based Training and Teaching at University Level

Abstract

Technology literate teachers provide technology enriched teaching and learning environment to the learners of 21st century. It is therefore the requirement of the time to equip the teachers with technological and pedagogical skills through technology-based trainings. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of In-house technology training for enhancing technological and pedagogical skills of university teachers; and to evaluate the use of technology in teaching practices of university teachers after receiving in-house technology training. This case study employed mixed method and used purposive sampling technique as all 60 Teaching Assistant (TAs) were selected from context of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur on the bases of the criteria that they had never or rarely attended technology-based training before. Feedback form and observation check list were used as research instruments for data collection. The study revealed that in-house technology training enhanced technological skills of teachers and had a positive impact on technology integration in teaching practices. The study recommended that frequent technology related training for novice as well as for senior teachers be organized to enhance their technological skills and to promote technology integration in teaching to keep the pace with today’s technological age.