Title: Assessing computer literacy of secondary school teachers in Omusati Region, Namibia

Authors: Foibe Ndapandula Hamalwa; Muhammad Rafi

Addresses: East China Normal University, Shanghai, China ' Directorate of Archives and Libraries, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract: This research examined the impact of electronic aptitude and the current competency level of secondary school teachers in the Omusati region of Namibia. Data on classroom technology use and educators' computer literacy levels were collected from 30 educators in three secondary schools and analysed using descriptive statistics. Results showed that spreadsheets and multimedia were used less frequently, while word processing and email were two commonly used tools. Most schools have access to computers and digital resources, but it is difficult to integrate technology into teaching methods due to infrastructure limitations, technical problems and lack of knowledge. Furthermore, research shows that there is no statistically strong connection between faculty computer skills (CS) and their use in the classroom. It was found that training initiatives are needed to advance faculty digital competence and IT knowledge and stimulate the use of technology in the lecture room to promote readers' digital skills.

Keywords: computer literacy; ICT skills; secondary school; digital literacy; school teachers.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSMARTTL.2025.150934

International Journal of Smart Technology and Learning, 2025 Vol.4 No.4, pp.327 - 342

Received: 02 Oct 2024
Accepted: 11 Nov 2024
Published online: 05 Jan 2026 *

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