Abstract:

This study was conducted with phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research designs in order to determine the opinions of the students and parents about the use of Education Information Network in Social Studies course during the Covid-19 period. The sample group of the study was composed of a total of 50 people including 25 parents and 25 students studying in twelve secondary schools located in city center of Elazig province during the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. The data of the study were obtained using semi-structured interview form through interview method. The data of the study were analyzed with the content analysis method. As a result of the study, it was determined that the secondary school students considered Education Information Network as a rich resource pool and main source in education; whereas, the parents expressed the Education Information Network as the main education platform and comprehensive education movement. When the individual differences and development levels of the students were considered in using the platform of Education Information Network, more activities, that will make each student active, can be included.

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