Exploring the benefits and challenges of using multimedia in primary classroom: A case study in Karachi

Abstract

The incredible growth and positive development of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) have had a huge influence on almost
all walks of life including the field of education. Innumerable
technologies have been introduced to make the process of learning easy
and efficient. Multimedia projector is one of the most commonly used
tools in 21st-century classrooms. It helps in delivering information in an
easy, efficient, and creative way. Following a qualitative method
research design, the study explores the perceptions of primary school
teachers toward the use of multimedia in classrooms. Thematic analysis
approach of Kiger & Varpio was used to create codes and themes for the
data.The purpose of the study was to identify the benefits of incorporating
multimedia in classrooms at the primary level. Moreover, the current
study explored the challenges teachers face while using multimedia in
classrooms. The study also investigated the techniques to overcome the
challenges of using computer technology in classrooms. The study was
conducted in a private school in Karachi and the data were collated from
eight primary school teachers. The findings of the study show that most
of the primary teachers believe that multimedia technology is an easy,
efficient, and cost-effective tool for teaching. It assists in engaging and
motivating students; furthermore, it provides opportunities to create a
better learning experience for students.