مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - EXAMINATION OF SCIENCE TEACHERS’ OPINIONS RELATED TO TABLET PCs USING IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COURSES

Abstract :

This study was conducted to investigate views of science and technology teachers about tablet computer project of Ministry of National Education in terms of different variables. Descriptive survey method was used in the research. The sample of this study consisted of 120 science and technology teachers who worked in Erzurum city center in 20011–2012 academic year. The data were obtained by using “Tablet Pc questionnaire form” which was developed by Uzoğlu Bozdoğan (2012) and “Computer Attitude Scale” which was developed by Bindak and Çelik (2006). The data were analyzed via SPSS by utilizing frequency, percentages, arithmetic mean, ANOVA and Chi-Square test. The result of the study was showed that between science and technology teachers’ PC Attitude score with support the using of tablet PC in schools was a significant difference statistically. Similarly, the status of support tablet PC of teachers also showed significant differences according to branch of graduation. In addition, according to preservice science teachers, the most important advantages of tablet PCs using in science and technology courses “a) science and technology courses can more fun with visuals and animations and b) students’ interest can increase in science and technology courses” were expressed. They were also expressed the most disadvantages of tablet PCs using in science and technology courses “a) social interaction can reduce among the students and b) The radiation of tablet PC spread may give harm to health such as eyes etc.”