Abstract:

The aim of our research is to get the opinions and suggestions of teachers regarding the use of technology in primary and secondary schools. For this purpose, the opinions and suggestions of teachers working in primary and secondary schools in 4 central districts of Samsun province were obtained through semi-structured interview forms. In our research, in which case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was used, 57 teachers who were determined by random sampling method participated.

The teachers participating in our research generally mentioned the benefits of using technology in education. Teachers generally agreed that students learn more easily and permanently with the use of technology, that the use of technology provides visualization, and that technology ensures the continuation of education, especially during the covid period. Teachers who were skeptical about the use of technology said that the use of technology increased the asocialization of students. Some teachers said that the use of technology makes students lazy and accustomed to ease and that students can access objectionable content using technology, which is a noteworthy criticism.

According to the primary and secondary school teachers who participated in our research; the use of technology in education and technology infrastructure should be increased, teachers should be trained on this subject, but the use of technology should be limited and under the control of teachers or parents. In addition, students should be prevented from accessing harmful content.

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