Facilities In the Teacher Education Institutions for Enhancing Certain Multimedia Skills of Student Teachers at Secondary Level

Abstract

The study investigates the availability of facilities for developing multimedia skills among student teachers at the secondary level in Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs). As the digital age demands technically skilled educators, it is essential for TEIs to be well-equipped with both hardware and software resources that support multimedia-based teaching and learning. The data was collected from 30 institutions under three major universities in Kerala, employing a checklist to assess hardware and software infrastructure for developing certain Multimedia Skills. The findings revealed that while all institutions possessed basic hardware such as computers, printers, OHPs, and projectors, many lacked essential multimedia tools like digital voice recorders, interactive whiteboards, and TV units. Furthermore, although basic software was universally available, there was a significant deficiency in specialized software required for multimedia production, such as audio/video editing tools, graphic design applications, and e-content authoring platforms. The study emphasises the need for strategic policy implementation, technical staffing, promotion of open-source software, and infrastructural development to foster multimedia competence in future educators.