Patterns of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Used by Myanmar EFL Teachers

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Abstract

This research reports the results of the study aiming at exploring the patterns of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) used by Myanmar EFL teachers and the factors affecting ICT integration in MyanmarUniversities. A sample of 147 teachers is approached for the purpose of conducting the quantitative through distributing a questionnaire and 33 for qualitative phase of this research through interview survey. Questionnaire including items on demographic information, ICT use at home and University is used in this study. The results reveal a limited use of most ICT applications among teachers at universityhome and University. It is also revealed that though most teachers use computers at home and University nowadays, applications are used by them on a daily or weekly basis, with the rest being limited to monthly, yearly, or rarely used categories. The purposes affecting ICT integration for Myanmar EFL teachers at home and at university were found mostly in the use of social factors, new information, preparation for the teaching and other professional development.