TECH MASTERY IN EDUCATION: A HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
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This study, titled "Tech Mastery in Education: A Holistic Assessment of Information Communication Technology Proficiency Among Secondary School Teachers," aims to comprehensively evaluate the proficiency of secondary school teachers in utilizing Information Communication Technology (ICT) for educational purposes. The research involves a thorough analysis of the technological competencies, challenges, and opportunities encountered by teachers in integrating ICT into their teaching practices. Through surveys, interviews, and observations, this study seeks to provide insights into the current state of ICT proficiency among secondary school educators, with the goal of informing strategies for enhancing technology integration in educational settings.
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