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• TITLE: The Extent of Using of Information and Telecommunications Technology (ITT), by the Teachers of Social Studies in Tafila Governorate, and the Obstacles That Hinder Its Usage

  AUTHORS: Ruba al Mahasneh

  KEYWORDS: Information Technology, Teachers of Social Studies, Primary Grade

  JOURNAL NAME: Creative Education, Vol.8 No.4, April 27, 2017

  ABSTRACT: This study aimed at investigating the extent of using the applications of information and telecommunications technology (ITT), by the teachers of social studies in Tafila governorate, and obstacles that hinder such usage. To accomplish the goals of the study, an instrument was designed for data collection, verification of confidence and stability. The instrument was distributed over the sample of 129 male and female teachers, by a percentage of 84.7% of the study population. The most important results of the study were, that using applications of information and telecommunication technology by the teachers of social studies in the primary public schools was medium. The obstacles related to the equipment were high, while obstacles related to the technical and administrative aspect, beside the preparation of the teachers were medium. The study found no statistically significant differences at a