Table 3 Reasons to use or not to use digital technology in physical education
Total sample (N = 265) | Primary Education (N = 154; 55.6%) | Secondary Education (N = 111; 40.1%) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reasons not to use, % agree | ||||
RNTU1. I don't think digital technology is useful in my subject | 10.9 | 13 | 8.1 | 0.21 |
RNTU2. I do not have sufficient access to technological devices/resources in my classes | 47.9 | 48.7 | 46.8 | 0.77 |
RNTU3. Digital technology can be expensive and is not within my budget | 35.1 | 34.4 | 36 | 0.79 |
RNTU4. I have not received the necessary training to use digital technology effectively | 52.5 | 50.6 | 55 | 0.49 |
RNTU5. I don't know where to find digital technology that could be useful in my classes | 30.2 | 32.5 | 27 | 0.34 |
RNTU6. My subject does not favour the use of digital technology | 26 | 32.5 | 17.1 | 0.01* |
RNTU7. Digital technology could require a lot of additional preparation and planning time that I do not have | 54.3 | 57.8 | 49.5 | 0.18 |
RNTU8. Some of my students do not have access to digital technology outside the class | 56.6 | 60.4 | 51.4 | 0.14 |
RNTU9. I am not sure how to effectively integrate digital technology into my classes | 44.2 | 44.8 | 43.2 | 0.80 |
RNTU10. I am concerned about the privacy and security of my students' data | 66.8 | 65.6 | 68.5 | 0.62 |
RNTU11. I prefer traditional methods | 24.9 | 27.3 | 21.6 | 0.30 |
RNTU12. I am not interested in receiving specific training in the use of digital technology because my current methods work | 15.1 | 17.5 | 11.7 | 0.19 |
RNTU13. I believe that the use of digital technology could lead to problems with families | 34.3 | 33.1 | 36 | 0.62 |
RNTU14. I have had previous negative experiences | 18.5 | 16.9 | 20.7 | 0.43 |
RNTU15. I believe that digital technology should not be used in PE classes to avoid distractions from physical activity | 24.9 | 23.4 | 27 | 0.50 |
RNTU16. I have colleagues who have had negative experiences when trying to incorporate digital technology into their subject | 28.3 | 21.4 | 37.8 | 0.00* |
RNTU17. The use of digital technology can lead to frequent technical errors, which disrupt my lessons | 39.2 | 39.6 | 38.7 | 0.89 |
RNTU18. I don't want to rely on digital technology as it may not always be available | 56.6 | 56.5 | 56.8 | 0.97 |
RNTU19. Digital technology could increase the gap between students with and without access to digital technology at home | 65.7 | 64.3 | 67.6 | 0.58 |
RNTU20. Lack of institutional support | 61.5 | 59.1 | 64.9 | 0.34 |
Reasons to use, % | ||||
RTU1. I think digital technology is useful to enhance my students' learning | 89.8 | 88.3 | 91.9 | 0.34 |
RTU2. Digital technology makes my classes more interactive and engaging for my students | 80.4 | 77.9 | 61 | 0.24 |
RTU3. I would use digital technology if I had proof that it works | 61.5 | 61 | 62.2 | 0.85 |
RTU4. Digital technology facilitates processes such as observation, assessment and marking | 88.7 | 87 | 91 | 0.31 |
RTU5. Digital technology facilitates processes such as recording attendance | 91.7 | 89.6 | 94.6 | 0.15 |
RTU6. Digital technology allows me to better organise and manage subject content | 82.6 | 80.5 | 85.6 | 0.28 |
RTU7. Digital technology facilitates teamwork among students in class | 71.3 | 72.7 | 69.4 | 0.55 |
RTU8. Digital technology facilitates teamwork among students outside the class | 82.3 | 81.8 | 82.9 | 0.82 |
RTU9. Digital technology facilitates communication between teachers, students and families | 91.3 | 91.6 | 91 | 0.87 |
RTU10. The implementation of digital technology in my classes favours the practice of physical activity outside school hours | 54 | 46.1 | 64.9 | 0.00* |
RTU11. Digital technology helps me to organise and manage class time and resources effectively | 76.2 | 72.7 | 81.1 | 0.12 |