Abstract:

This study was carried out with the aim of revealing the ideas of the candidates of Science and Technology (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) candidates for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This research was carried out with the third grade 10 prospective teachers of Science and Mathematics Fields (Physics, Chemistry and Biology Teaching) in the Faculty of Education of a university in Istanbul in the fall of 2014-2015.  Qualitative research method was used in the research and data were obtained by semi-structured interview technique. An easily accessible case sampling method was used in the study. Analysis of qualitative data was done by content analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that the teacher candidates mostly think about internet, smart boards, computers and telephone technologies related to ICT. It has been determined that the teachers have knowledge of ICT's contribution to education and training and those prospective teachers have positive views on the use of ICT in education and training. Teacher candidates are often seen benefiting from ICT technologies in the preparation and presentation of research and course assignments. Half of the prospective teachers see themselves adequately in the effective use of ICT in the field of education and training while the remaining half do not see themselves adequately in the effective use of ICT in the field of education.

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