Overcoming Educational Roadblocks: Empowering Rural College Classrooms with Innovative Teaching Technologies
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: In today's era of advanced technology, no field can thrive without the integration of technological tools and electronic resources, and the field of education is no exception to this trend. In recent years, a multitude of electronic teaching aids have emerged, making it imperative for educators to stay current to avoid appearing outdated to their students. This research aims to examine the obstacles and difficulties encountered by teachers, particularly those in rural colleges, when employing electronic teaching aids. For this study, the researcher used an online questionnaire as the primary data gathering tool. Totally 320 samples were gathered from colleges in rural areas across three districts in Tamil Nadu, India, specifically Vellore, Ranipet, and Kanjeepuram. Drawing from prior research, the study focused on several variables, including internal and external barriers, self-efficacy, peer support and collaboration, and the effective utilization of technology. Based on the previous research a theoretical framework was established, incorporating both mediating and moderating factors. This framework was evaluated utilizing the gathered data by means of a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) study. The outcomes of the research suggested a negative association between obstacles and the employment of technologies such as CAL, MAL, TET, and TEL. Whereas the mediating variable self-efficacy showed positive association on the usage of technologies and the moderating variable peer support and collaboration on self-efficacy showed positive relationship. This research is valuable for improving technology integration in education. It helps educators, institutions, and policymakers enhance teaching and learning by addressing barriers, fostering a supportive culture, and building self-efficacy. The outcome is more engaging and effective education.
Author: R. Hepzibah Sinthiya
Institution: Voorhees College
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4412731007