Abstract:

The present study on the evaluation of pilot application of the FATIH Project was carried out with the content analysis of the data collected as a result of the semi-structured interviews and of focus group interviews held with a total of 15 administrators of five pilot application school in the cities of Ankara, Usak, Karaman and Mersin in the academic year of 2011-2012. According to the findings obtained, the participating administrators, who were school directors and deputy directors that the interactive white boards and the table computers delivered through the FATIH Project were not efficiently used in instructional activities due to the lack of e-contents and pointed out that the project was one that should be adopted thanks not only to its technical sub-structure but also its potential contributions to the education given in schools. The administrated also emphasized the need for an expert staff that would instantly help overcome possible problems likely to be experienced during the use of the interactive white board, tablet computers, documents, cameras and multifunctional printers, which are all components of the project. Similarly, the administrators also stressed the role of IT teachers in the project who would act as a guide regarding the use of these technologies by teachers and students in classes and who would help solve the technical problems likely to be encountered by teachers while producing the content. In addition, the administrators that the project could cause especially senior teachers rather than students to develop negative anxiety and attitudes towards technology and that it was thus necessary to put related policies into practice. Also, it was thought that the renovations brought about by the project would enrich the lessons, help increase the interest in the lessons and contribute to effective learning

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