International Research Journal of Education and Technology

This study examines the relationship between teachers’ pedagogical and ICT training, their approaches to online teaching, and the use of digital tools. The respondents for the study were sourced from various management institutions across the state of Karnataka. A total of 265 teachers were included in the present study. The data was collected in February 2024. The results showed that teachers used digital tools more for delivering information and less for activating students. The study revealed that pedagogical training enhanced teachers’ learning-focused approach to online teaching and the diverse use of digital tools. Contrary to expectations, teachers’ ICT training was not related to the use of digital tools. Therefore, it is important to provide pedagogical training to support teachers in implementing teaching in diverse teaching-learning environments and enhance building online teaching, in which digital tools are used to promote interaction in the online environment.

KEYWORDS

Pedagogical training, ICT training, Approaches to online teaching, Digital tools in teaching, Higher education