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The purpose of this research is to evaluate the use of the Edmodo educational social networking site according to the perceptions of university students. The research was carried out according to the pattern. The study group is made up of students from the Kayseri University Hussein Shahin Professional High School Computer Technologies Department. Qualitative research method and the method of sample measurement for the study group of the research prepared using the factual science design has been used. The study group consisted of a total of 19 students, including 7 women and 12 men. A semi-configured conversation form developed by researchers as a data collection tool has been used. The data obtained was evaluated according to the visual analysis method. As a result of the data analysis, the opinions of university students on the application of Edmodo educational social networking were evaluated under five different topics. In the study, students emphasized the positive features of the application in relation to Edmodo, such as recognition of the possibility to share, strengthening communication, providing an independent learning environment from time and space; while the situation as to the difficult sides of the application language and interface, the unintended use and time loss, and the need for internet connection, they also qualified as negative. The positive effects of the edmodo educational social networking site in the course have been evaluated by students in a cognitive and sensual context.

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