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students’ ICT utilization in Bhutan\u003Cbr>Gembo Tshering\u003Cbr>Royal University of Bhutan, [gembotshering.pce@rub.edu.bt](gembotshering.pce@rub.edu.bt)\u003Cbr>Thinley Phuntsho\u003Cbr>Royal University of Bhutan, [thinleyphuntsho.pce@rub.edu.bt](thinleyphuntsho.pce@rub.edu.bt)\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/jger](https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/jger)\u003Cbr> Part of the Educational Technology Commons, and the Secondary Education Commons\u003Cbr>This Refereed Article is brought to you for free and open access by the M3 Center at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee at Digital Commons @ University of South Florida. It has been accepted for inclusion in Journal of Global Education and Research by an authorized editor of Digital Commons @ University of South Florida. |  |\n\nRecommended Citation  \nTshering, G., & Phuntsho, T. (2025) . Examining Grade 10 students’ ICT utilization in Bhutan. Journal of Global Education and Research, 9(2), 155-171 . [https://www.doi.org/10.5038/2577-509X.9.2.1365](https://www.doi.org/10.5038/2577-509X.9.2.1365)  \nExamining Grade 10 students’ ICT utilization in Bhutan  \nAuthors  \nCorresponding Author  \nGembo Tshering, Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan, Paro, Bhutan  \nAbstract  \nIn today’s educational landscape, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) presents immense potential for reshaping pedagogical practices and equipping students with essential skills for the digital era. This study delves into assessing Grade 10 students’ ICT proficiency in Bhutan, a nation renowned for its dedication to Gross National Happiness (GNH) and sustainable development. The study also explores affective factors, including attitudes and confidence. Despite strides in promoting digital literacy and widening access to ICT resources, challenges persist in ensuring equitable access and meaningful utilization of technology, particularly at the secondary education level. Through a thorough analysis of survey data collected from 1500 Grade 10 students, this study addresses pivotal research inquiries concerning students’ ICT experience, resource access, functional proficiency, confidence levels, and attitudes. The findings offer insights into the current status of ICT education in Bhutan and pinpoint avenues for enhancing educational policies and practices. Notably, the study underscores the pivotal role of schools in providing equitable ICT learning opportunities and advocates for augmented investment in ICT-related resources, training, and infrastructure. Additionally, it highlights the significance of bolstering students’ confidence in ICT usage and fostering positive attitudes toward technology to fortify digital literacy and technological adeptness. Ultimately, these findings contribute to the ongoing dialogue on ICT integration in Bhutanese education and inform evidence-based strategies to empower students for success in the digital epoch.  \nKeywords  \nICT education, student proficiency, access to computers, confidence levels, attitude towards ICT, ICT proficiency  \nRevisions  \nSubmission date: Mar. 21, 2024; 1st Revision: Jul. 22, 2024; 2nd Revision: Sep. 26, 2025, Acceptance: Dec.  \n24, 2025  \nCreative Commons License  \nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License  \nThis refereed article is available in Journal of Global Education and Research: [https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/jger/](https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/jger/)[ ](https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/jger/)vol9/iss2/4  \nExamining Grade 10 Students’ ICT Utilization in Bhutan  \nGembo Tshering 1 and Thinley Phuntsho2  \nParo College of Education  \nRoyal University of Bhutan, Bhutan  \n[1](1gembotshering.pce@rub.edu.bt)[gembotshering.pce@rub.edu.bt](1gembotshering.pce@rub.edu.bt)  \n[2](2thinleyphuntsho.pce@rub.edu.bt)[thinleyphuntsho.pce@rub.edu.bt](2thinleyphuntsho.pce@rub.edu.bt)  \nAbstract  \nIn ","cbCaimRkc0JN9TwU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimRkc0JN9TwU","pdf",527877,"English","# Abstract\n# Keywords\n# Introduction\n# Methodology\n# Results\n# Discussion\n# Conclusion\n# References","[{\"question\":\"What does the study evaluate about Grade 10 students’ ICT use in Bhutan?\",\"answer\":\"It evaluates Grade 10 students’ ICT proficiency and examines related affective factors such as attitudes and confidence.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the research evidence collected and analyzed?\",\"answer\":\"The study analyzes survey data collected from 1500 Grade 10 students.\"},{\"question\":\"What challenges does the study identify regarding ICT integration in secondary education?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights ongoing difficulties in ensuring equitable access and meaningful utilization of technology at the secondary level.\"},{\"question\":\"What recommendations are emphasized for improving ICT education outcomes?\",\"answer\":\"The findings emphasize the role of schools, increased investment in ICT resources, training, and infrastructure, and efforts to strengthen students’ confidence and positive attitudes toward technology.\"}]","Examining Grade 10 Students’ ICT Utilization in Bhutan - Article 4 | PDF",1792036532,48]