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page were given to the experts for their comments. The experts written comments were analysed and the
experts were then interviewed on their written comments to determine their concerns on the module.
2.3. Data analysis
In the analysis phase, the data from the TSUQ was analysed and presented according to the use of technology
and the perception of the use of computers and mobile phones. Means and percentages were used for reporting.
In the evaluation phase, the interviews with the experts were transcribed and validated by the experts. The
emergent themes were reported.
3. Findings
3.1. Use and perception of technology
The internet seemed to be a frequently used tool. From Table 1, search engines (Mean = 3.15) was frequently
used for research, followed by phone discussions (Mean = 2.97) and text messaging (Mean = 2.95). Online
discussion tools were used more often (Mean = 1.99) than e-mails (Mean = 1.64).
Table 1. Analysis of frequency of use of technology in basic computer operations, research and problem-solving tools, and communication tools
Skill Level of usage*, (%) Mean
1 2 3 4
Research and problem solving tools
References using CD-ROM 56.3 19.0 15.2 9.5 1.78
Search engines 13.3 13.9 17.1 55.7 3.15
Evaluating materials on internet 39.9 19.0 15.8 25.3 2.27
Technology communication tools
E mails: sending & receiving 67.7 11.4 9.1 11.4 1.64
Online Discussion tools – sending and receiving
information 53.2 13.3 13.3 19.6 1.99
Presentations (newsletter, web pages) 74.1 11.4 3.8 10.1 1.50
Phone discussions 15.8 20.3 14.6 48.7 2.97
Text messaging 21.8 15.8 15.5 45.9 2.95
Access internet on mobile phones 67.7 11.4 5.7 13.3 1.64
*1 - Never doing a particular item, 2 – Once a month, 3 – Once a week, 4 - Frequently used, that is more than once a week