Abstract
In today’s educational landscape, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) presents immense potential for reshaping pedagogical practices and equipping students with essential skills for the digital era. This study delves into assessing Grade 10 students’ ICT proficiency in Bhutan, a nation renowned for its dedication to Gross National Happiness (GNH) and sustainable development. The study also explores affective factors, including attitudes and confidence. Despite strides in promoting digital literacy and widening access to ICT resources, challenges persist in ensuring equitable access and meaningful utilization of technology, particularly at the secondary education level. Through a thorough analysis of survey data collected from 1500 Grade 10 students, this study addresses pivotal research inquiries concerning students’ ICT experience, resource access, functional proficiency, confidence levels, and attitudes. The findings offer insights into the current status of ICT education in Bhutan and pinpoint avenues for enhancing educational policies and practices. Notably, the study underscores the pivotal role of schools in providing equitable ICT learning opportunities and advocates for augmented investment in ICT-related resources, training, and infrastructure. Additionally, it highlights the significance of bolstering students’ confidence in ICT usage and fostering positive attitudes toward technology to fortify digital literacy and technological adeptness. Ultimately, these findings contribute to the ongoing dialogue on ICT integration in Bhutanese education and inform evidence-based strategies to empower students for success in the digital epoch.
Keywords
ICT education, student proficiency, access to computers, confidence levels, attitude towards ICT, ICT proficiency
ORCID Identifiers
Gembo Tshering: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0875-5942
Thinley Phuntsho: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3591-3227
DOI
10.5038/2577-509X.9.2.1365
Recommended Citation
Tshering, G., & Phuntsho, T. (2025). Examining Grade 10 students’ ICT utilization in Bhutan. Journal of Global Education and Research, 9(2), 155-171. https://www.doi.org/10.5038/2577-509X.9.2.1365
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