EFFICIENCY OF ICT IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS IN MOROCCO

Rachid Elaasri

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This study investigates the efficiency of ICT in-service training programs for university professors in Morocco, assessing their role in improving digital competencies and pedagogical practices. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative data from 207 structured questionnaires with qualitative insights from 13 focus group interviews. The results reveal significant improvements in professors' ability to integrate ICT into their teaching. However, persistent challenges such as inadequate infrastructure and limited institutional support hinder the full potential of ICT integration. The study emphasizes the necessity of more specialized training programs and stronger institutional frameworks to ensure sustainable ICT adoption in higher education. These findings provide crucial insights for policymakers, educators, and academic institutions working to enhance the effective use of technology in educational settings.

Cette étude examine l'efficacité des programmes de formation continue en TIC pour les professeurs d'université au Maroc, en évaluant leur rôle dans l'amélioration des compétences numériques et des pratiques pédagogiques. En adoptant une approche mixte, l'étude combine des données quantitatives issues de 207 questionnaires structurés avec des perspectives qualitatives tirées de 13 entretiens de groupe. Les résultats révèlent des améliorations significatives dans la capacité des professeurs à intégrer les TIC dans leur enseignement. Cependant, des défis persistants, tels qu'une infrastructure inadéquate et un soutien institutionnel limité, entravent le plein potentiel de l'intégration des TIC. L'étude souligne la nécessité de programmes de formation plus spécialisés et de cadres institutionnels renforcés pour assurer une adoption durable des TIC dans l'enseignement supérieur. Ces résultats offrent des perspectives essentielles aux décideurs, éducateurs et institutions académiques travaillant à améliorer l'utilisation efficace des technologies dans les environnements éducatifs.

 

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ICT training, university professors, digital competencies, higher education / formation en TIC, professeurs d'université, compétences numériques, enseignement supérieur

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v9i6.5740

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