Abstract:

The aim of this study is to determine in detail the difficulties experienced by administrators in primary and secondary education institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education and Culture in TRNC. regarding technology use tools and to examine the problems and views of principals and assistant principals on this issue.to evaluate, to determine the causes of these problems and possible solutions. The qualitative research method was used in this study. The maximum diversity sampling method was used from purposeful sampling in sampling selection. Based on maximum diversity sampling, different gender, age, seniority, branch, education level etc. Participants of the research were determined by paying attention to such features. The working group consists of 47 people. This study consists of 15 Principals, 15 Assistant Principals in primary education, 5 Principals and 12 Assistant Principals in Secondary Schools working in primary and secondary schools in Nicosia region. Semi-structured interview forms were used as data collection tools. The data were analyzed with a descriptive analysis method and presented within the framework of determined themes. Findings revealed, determining the problems they experienced (Lack of knowledge, financial difficulties, lack of repair unit of the ministry, in-service insufficiency of training, insufficient internet infrastructure, fear of spoiling the relevant tools, not every school having equal opportunities etc.). Another result of the study is the widespread use of technology usage tools. Since the facilities of the school are limited, the participants expressed the view that this can only be done by finding sponsor companies and donating technological tools to the school. The use of technological tools in the field of education is one of the conditions of the modern education system. Besides, another result that came out of the interview forums was that the participants firstly followed the technology and developed themselves and set an example for other teachers by their leadership qualities.

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