Assessment of technology integration in vocational education and training schools

This paper aims to determine the technology integration level of vocational K-12 teachers and effects of gender and age on teachers? technology integration level. Quantitative descriptive research method was used. Data were collected through levels of technology implementation (Loti) Questionnaire, which assesses three dimensions: Level of Technology Implementation (LoTI), Personal Computer Use (PCU) and Current Instructional Practices (CIP). Participants of the study were 232 vocational K-12 teachers. This study revealed that participant teachers had higher LoTI, PCU and CIP Level. This study also showed that there was a significant difference between gender in LoTI and PCU scores. Male teachers LoTI and PCU scores were higher than female ones. And also, a significant difference was found between age and teachers PCU scores. Younger teachers had more PCU score than their older counterparts. Significant difference foud between teachers? subject area and their LOTI, PCU and CIP scores. In all dimensions vocational teachers had higher mean than cultural area teachers. Finally, teachers? LOTI scores were positively and strongly correlated with their PCU and CIP scores. Some suggestions and recommendations were given in the light of the research findings.