A Survey and Analysis of College English Teachers’ Digital Literacy in Zhejian Province
- VernacularTitle:浙江高校英语教师信息素养调查研究
- Author:
Hualin XU
;
Ye GU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
col ege English teachers;
digital literacy;
digital technology;
teaching training;
analysis of findings
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2014;(8):1024-1026
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Purpose] This paper discusses, in the information era, how to improve col ege English teachers ’ digital literacy. [Method] A questionnaire survey is carried out of the status of col ege English teachers ’ digital literacy in Zhejiang. [Results]Only 25% universities where the respondents work are wel equipped with adequate digital facilities.54% respondents haven ’t received any training in digital technologies and teaching methods. Most of respondents (90%) are interested in digital technologies;however, only 56%of them often use them in class. 90%respondents consider it necessary to receive training in digital teaching technologies. [Conclusion] Firstly, local universities should offer teachers better teaching facilities, more educational resources and training courses; secondly, education of digital literacy and teaching courses should be combined; final y, teachers should possess a correct judgment and improve their awareness of negative information in the virtual environment with self-protection consciousness.
