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Awareness of Prospective Teachers towards Open-Source Software

Author(s) Ms. Shivani Singh, Mr. Emdadul Islam, Dr. Meena Vishweshwar Rakshe
Country India
Abstract Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning process has justified the transition to sustainable and affordable online solutions. Open-Source Software (OSS) is an alternative to proprietary paradigms offered on a pedagogical and financial basis, but its use relies on a prospective teacher’s familiarity. The Objective of this study was to assess the level of awareness of Open-Source Software (OSS) among prospective teachers and to compare it across urban/rural, and B.Ed./M.Ed. groups differences. This study was conducted through a descriptive survey method. Data were collected from 42 prospective teachers from the Lucknow district of Uttar Pradesh in India, and the sample was selected through a convenience sampling technique. For the collection of data researcher used the Open-Source Software Awareness Scale Prospective Teachers (OSSAS-PT). Data were analysed through mean ,percentages, standard deviation and t test .It was found that Prospective teachers of Lucknow district have an average level of awareness, there is no significant difference between urban and rural trainees in their awareness level, and M.Ed. trainees have a significantly higher level of awareness than B.Ed. trainees towards Open-Source Software (OSS). The findings of this study will help fill gaps in current teacher education programs and support the systematic implementation of open-source software, thereby establishing digital self-sufficiency, cost savings, and uniform access to educational tools.
Keywords Open-Source Software; Prospective Teachers; Teacher Education; Educational Technology; ICT.
Field Sociology > Education
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71412
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