Equipping Teachers for Instructional Effectiveness through Educational Technology Ethics in the Teaching and Learning of Basic Science and Technology in Ekiti State, Nigeria (Published)
In an era characterized by the rapid advancement of educational technology, the role of teachers in ethically and effectively integrating these tools into their teaching practices is crucial. This study examines the intersection of educational technology and ethics, emphasizing the importance of equipping teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate this evolving landscape responsibly. As digital tools become increasingly widespread, educators are confronted with a variety of ethical challenges, including the protection of student privacy and ensuring equitable access to technological resources. This study explores the ethical dilemma teachers’ face when utilizing educational technology and offers strategies for addressing them. The study uses a descriptive research design of the survey type. The population of the study comprises all Basic Science and technology teachers in Ekiti State secondary schools. One hundred and twenty Basic Science and technology teachers were used as sample size which was selected using multi-stage sampling techniques. Three research questions were raised and answered descriptively using simple frequency counts, percentage and mean. Also two corresponding hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Data for the study were collected using structured questionnaire developed by the researcher and validated by experts in test and measurement and two educational technology experts. The results showed that most teachers of Basic Science and technology were not fully aware of educational technology ethics and therefore possess little or no knowledge in the application of educational technology ethics in their teaching and learning process. Recommendations were made that teachers should undergo professional training in the utilization of educational technology ethics which will promote student achievement, equity and ethical integrity.
Keywords: Teaching and Learning, basic science technology, educational technology ethics, instructional effectiveness