FACTORS AFFECTING THE LEVEL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION TO TEACHING ACTIVITIES AT HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

In the process of reforming education in Vietnam, the application of information and communications technology (ICT) to teaching and learning activities is the strategic direction. Over the years, localities, schools and teachers in Vietnam have actively promoted the use of ICT in teaching activities. As a result, some initial results have been achieved. The study on the assessment of high school teachers’ ICT application in Binh Phuoc (N=258) shows that the level of ICT application to teaching activities is low; 24.03% teachers had never used ICT in teaching. Besides, the high level of basic computer skills, attitude to ICT use in teaching and ICT accessibility was found. However, education-related software proficiency at schools was at low level. The study also determined six factors affecting the  level of  ICT application to teaching activities.