International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Mahi Singh, Mandeep Sharma and Ritu Mittal Gupta

abstract
This study investigates the awareness and extent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tool utilization among school teachers in the Punjab region. The rapid integration of technology in education necessitates an understanding of teachers' awareness levels and the extent to which they incorporate ICT tools into their teaching practices. By examining these factors, the research aims to provide insights into the current state of ICT adoption in Punjab's educational landscape. In current study, a total of 200 respondents were taken from Punjab to investigate the awareness about ICT tools among the School teachers. A total number of five districts namely Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Faridkot, Patiala and Amritsar were selected which are not adjoining with each other. Among all the information availed by the teachers, results showed that maximum respondents showed a medium level of awareness among ICT tools. Around 80 percent teachers showed medium level of awareness followed by 12 percent in a low level of awareness and rest 9 percent teachers had higher level of awareness. Different ICT tools like computer, multimedia projector and software like Punjab Educare app were the most preferred tools with the mean score of 2.98, 2.79 and 2.61 respectively by maximum people in order to seek educational material online. The data revealed that almost all the ICT tools were accessible to all the teachers in the school. Teachers had medium level of extent of using ICT tools. Maximum teachers were using ICT tools for the purpose of contacting and teaching students. Major changes were seen with the implementation of ICT tools in the school further leading the traditional education style into a modern pedagogy.