Impact of Online Tool for Social Understanding on the Teaching Competencies of Female Secondary Teachers of Gulberg Town, Karachi

Today’s world has rapidly transformed into the most popular culture of digital technology, and the world has converted in to a digital one around the globe. All the business activities and organization are making their efforts to stand in the digital competition. Digital technology has empowered every individual in today’s era, particularly in the field of education. The aim of this current study was to explore the impact of online tools for social understanding on teaching competencies of female secondary teachers in Gulberg Town Karachi. Therefore, the objectives were to find out the purpose of online tool for social understanding and communication. In the light of the objectives. The researcher was to investigate the technological integration in their teaching learning practices. The validity and reliability were confirmed by the opinion of experts. Pilot testing and scale reliability test appeared as α= .708. The research population of this study was included of all the teachers along with their professional degrees, teaching in public secondary schools located in Gulberg Town Karachi. The expected sample of 200 teachers selected from 15 schools via purposive sampling technique. The descriptive statistical test like (mean, median, percentage, frequency, standard deviation) including inferential statistics (chi square) were applied in the quantitative data. The findings reflected that majority of the teachers identified the purpose of online tool for social understanding but they did not have the ability to interact with students in social networking sites and multiple forums of learning. Furthermore, the findings of the study revealed that the teachers did not show their interest to develop their skills in digital learning. The findings of the statistical research that a significant impact was found when statistical data of the chi square proved that there was significant impact of online tools on social understanding. This study found that teachers had low levels of digital literacy when it came to managing and communicating information. Education department and GOVT organizations like STEDA, PITE, DETRC, NGO's, Principals, and administrators should plan to conduct a variety of training sessions, workshops, and seminars for teachers and students to enhance their interest about digital literacy skills. Furthermore, they have to support and provide basic necessities of internet for communication.