The Level of Communication Competence of Academic Teachers Conditioned by Work Experience – Research Report

Abstract

Introduction: In a society based on ICT used in every area of life, the ability to use them becomes a key task for everyone. Having smartphones at our disposal we can carry out most of the tasks, that used to take us long hours, in a short time. Research Aim: The aim of the research was to check the level of knowledge and competence of university teachers using ICT in everyday. Method: The research used the method of diagnostic survey and the tool was the author's questionnaire Q-test -60 questions grouped in 5 categories. Results: The article presents the results of research conducted in 2018 studying academic teachers at the University of Rzeszow, their level of competence concerning using ICT in their professional work and how it relates to their work experience..  Conclusion: Technological advancement and the simplicity of its use in daily professional conversation in a university the environment have changed traditional form of communication. Very often the opportunities created by given tools alternate the competence of people using them. The results it proves right that academic teachers eagerly choose technological solutions in communication irrespective of their specialization or work experience - job seniority. The age does not influence the way academic teachers communicate. The ability of academic teachers to use ICT in their professional and private lives can provide a guarantee against digital exclusion in a ICT-based society. The use of ICT by academic teachers is a kind of bridge to cooperation with the young generation.