Factors influencing in-service teachers' technology integration model: Innovative strategies for educational technology

PLoS One. 2023 Aug 24;18(8):e0286112. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286112. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Technology invention and implementation have resulted in long-term educational progress. This study aimed to identify the innovative strategies in determining the factors influencing in-service teachers' technology integration in China, focusing on the information and communication technology (ICT) integration. The sample consists of 685 in-service teachers. Four factors are found to influence in-service teachers' ICT integration: attitudes, self-efficacy, digital competence, and digital tools use. The results of the study utilizing the PLS-SEM approach demonstrated that all four factors have a substantial impact on in-service teachers' ICT integration and interact with each other. Meanwhile, attitudes, digital competence, and digital tools use have a mediating effect in this research. In addition, the study discussed the effects of gender, age, and teaching experience on influencing factors and ICT integration. This research provided beneficial insights for a successful design of instruction with ICT and contributed to innovative strategies for educational technology.

MeSH terms

  • Educational Personnel*
  • Educational Technology*
  • Humans
  • Information Science
  • Information Technology
  • Technology

Grants and funding

The author(s) received no specific funding for this work.