Gender Differences in the Usage and Attitudes Toward the Internet Among Student Teachers in a Public Malaysian University (Report‪)‬

INTRODUCTION The advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and, in particular the Internet, has altered the way education is being delivered. The Internet provides a limitless source of information and with the array of instructional tools available, it has the capability of enhancing and facilitating learning at all levels of education (1). Given the current prevalence of usage of the Internet in education, it is imperative for teachers to acquire the relevant skills to use the Internet, as well as acquire the right attitude for the purpose of classroom instruction. The skilful use of the Internet and the right attitude ensure that teachers will make the right selection of relevant and appropriate information for their students (2). Shelly, Cashman, Gunter and Gunter (3) further added that teachers also need to know how to integrate technology, particularly the Internet, to promote an active learning and authentic learning environment. This new environment provides a new dimension in teaching as the instructors are now required to be facilitators in learning, act as content experts as well as be competent in the use of the Internet (4).