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Abstract

The incredible growth and positive development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have had a huge influence on almost all walks of life including the field of education. Innumerable technologies have been introduced to make the process of learning easy and efficient. Multimedia projector is one of the most commonly used tools in 21st-century classrooms. It helps in delivering information in an easy, efficient, and creative way. Following a qualitative method research design, the study explores the perceptions of primary school teachers toward the use of multimedia in classrooms. Thematic analysis approach of Kiger & Varpio was used to create codes and themes for the data.The purpose of the study was to identify the benefits of incorporating multimedia in classrooms at the primary level. Moreover, the current study explored the challenges teachers face while using multimedia in classrooms. The study also investigated the techniques to overcome the challenges of using computer technology in classrooms. The study was conducted in a private school in Karachi and the data were collated from eight primary school teachers. The findings of the study show that most of the primary teachers believe that multimedia technology is an easy, efficient, and cost-effective tool for teaching. It assists in engaging and motivating students; furthermore, it provides opportunities to create a better learning experience for students.