The Ability of Mathematics Teachers in Using Computers, Smartphones, and Internet

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the ability of mathematics teachers to use computers, smartphones, and the internet according to their birth years (generation) and gender. The ability of teachers to use computers, smartphones, and the internet is beneficial to support mathematics learning using information and communication technologies. The research method was mixed research by surveying 92 mathematics teachers, 35 junior high school mathematics teachers, and 57 high school mathematics teachers in West Java. The results show that: (1) the ability of mathematics teachers in using computers, smartphones, and the internet has supported the application of technology-based learning in mathematics learning; (2) there are differences in the ability to use computers, smartphones, and the internet among the X, Y and Z generation of mathematics teachers. The ability in using computers, smartphones, and the internet of the Y and Z generation of mathematics teachers is better than that the of X generation; (3) there are differences in the ability in using computers, smartphones, and the internet between male and female teachers; male teachers are better than female teachers; (4) there is no significant difference in the ability in using computers, smartphones and internet between mathematics teachers at the high school and junior high school levels; (5) there is no interaction effect between teacher generations and levels of educational institution, on their achievement of the abilities in using computers, smartphones, and the internet

The Use of Information and Communication Technology in Mathematics Education: Does Gender Make a Difference?

“…On the other hand, research on teachers in West Java (2021) shows differences in the ability to use computers, smartphones and the internet between male and female teachers. Male teachers are better than female teachers; (Supianti et al, 2021). This shows that in terms of the method or approach used to integrate technology, female mathematics teachers are better than male teachers.…”

“…Based on research conducted on mathematics teachers in West Java in 2021, it was found that the average teacher's ability in the good category was very high, almost all of which were above 80% (Supianti et al, 2021). This shows that teachers are starting to become familiar with existing technological developments and online learning due to Covid-19 several years ago.…”