The Extent of Using the Internet by Teachers in Irbid Second Directorate of Education and the Obstacles of its Use


Abstract in English

This study investigates the extent of using the Internet by teachers in Irbid Second Directorate of Education and the obstacles which hindered its usage. The sample of the study consists of (172) male and female teachers who where chosen randomly. The findings reveal that all male and female teachers use the Internet, and that there were significant statistical differences (α = 0.05) over all degrees of using the Internet in the educational field due to the differences in the qualification, knowledge of English language and computer. Furthermore, the findings reveal that there were no significant statistical differences (α = 0.05) due to sex, specialization, experience, usage per days, usage per hours.

References used

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