Perceptions of Public-School Teachers on the Use of Virtual Laboratories in Teaching Science

Abstract

Covid19 pandemic had pushed educational institution to practice online learning because of the physical distancing implemented to prevent further spread of the virus. Science teachers are greatly affected in such ways that laboratory classes are compromised. The study surveyed science teachers from the Philippines to assess their acceptance of virtual laboratories. The Pearson's r and multiple linear regressions done re-validated that TAM can predict science teachers’ intention to use virtual laboratories. It was further revealed that their attitude predicts more the intention to use of the teachers meaning that when teachers are more positive about virtual laboratories, they tend to use it more in their class. Moreover, their awareness about virtual laboratories does not predict their intention to use. The data presented in this paper provides information as to how educational managers can design potential trainings for science teachers using technology.