Iranian EFL Teachers' Perception of Computer, Information, Multimedia Literacy, and Demographic Background

Abstract

The purpose of the current study was to explore computer, information and multimedia literacy of Iranian EFL teachers with regard to their demographic background. In order to collect the data, Computer, Information, and Multimedia Literacy Questionnaire for EFL Teachers was distributed to 70 male and female Iranian EFL teachers from Sistan-Baluchestan and Hormozgan provinces. Demographic information of the teachers was operationalized through age, educational qualification, gender, and years of teaching experience. To analyze the data, a number of descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted. The results of the study revealed that there was a very weak positive relationship between CIM literacy and age of teachers. In addition, the findings confirmed that there was a significant difference among male and female teachers’ CIM literacy. Furthermore, CIM literacy was not significantly different among teachers with respect to their educational qualifications. This study addresses some pedagogical and theoretical implications as well.