Efficiency of the Use of ICT in Teaching Activities

Abstract

This chapter aims to evaluate the level of technology integration in the classroom by teachers, as well as the use of information and communication technology in the didactic activity. There are many new trends in the Romanian educational system, and in order to achieve them, it is necessary to develop ICT standards. The purpose of this chapter is to investigate, with the help of scientific research, the level of technology integration in the teacher professional development with respect to ethical principles. The chapter is based on a quantitative research methodology, which uses surveying as a method, the working tool being the questionnaire. The obtained results highlight the existing problems in schools regarding IT equipment, their purchase/cost, and their use in the instructional process. However, teachers are more open and willing to teach using ICT. In conclusion, there are limitations to the use of ICT, which can be removed only by maintaining an essential role of the teacher in the acquisition, processing and use of information, for acquiring the aptitudes and practical skills as well as the acquisition of IT equipment.