The Reality of Using Modern Technology in Teaching Plastic Arts as Perceived by Female Art Teachers in Oman

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the actual usage of modern technology in teaching plastic arts as perceived by school art teachers in Oman. The sample consisted of 108 Omani female teachers. In order to answer the study questions, the researchers used the descriptive approach. A questionnaire was developed consisting of 26 items divided into three subscales. The results of the study showed a moderate usage of modern technology by art teachers. The results also revealed some main obstacles related to the use of modern technology including the overloaded teaching tasks handled by these teachers and the lack of classrooms equipped to use modern technology in school. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the teachers’ usage of modern technology due to their academic qualification, years of experience, and the location of the school. Keywords: Usage of modern technology, plastic arts, Oman