2013 年 33 巻 p. 245-253
The purpose of this study is to clarify internet use in the consumer education field through a survey of home economics teachers. The survey investigated instructor knowledge about the internet and its use in class. Although many teachers utilize the internet for information search or online shopping, they are not accustomed with using avatars, SNS, and online games which are popular among young people. 86.7% of the teachers indicated that internet literacy in using cell phones is needed in home economics education programs.