Abstract:

The purpose of this study is the analysis of implementation and output process of a high school in which a pilot study conducted in the context of FATİH Project. The method of the study is qualitative. Semi-structured interviews and observations are used for the purpose of the study. Criterion sampling that is one of the purposeful sampling was used. For data analysis, a content analysis was adopted using NVivo 11-a computer-aided qualitative analysis program. Participants are consisted of seven teachers from different fields whose teaching experience ranges from 11 to 20. Interviews with the participants are conducted in April, 2016 academic year II after the research approval. Remarkable findings specific to this study and not found in the literature were identified. Some of the findings are: (i) students´ use of interactive board for extracurricular purposes, (ii) having students a researcher identity with technology support (iii) technology increases social activities and shares among students, (iv) students, participating in research competitions using technology (ii) students, use of Whatsapp for sharing information. These findings are positive for student and three remarkable findings for teachers are: (i) teachers’ approaches towards interactive board for emitting radiation (SAR), (ii) the needs of materials in the field satisfied by experts, (iii) the start of smart book-notebook application that support the project. At the end of this study, it turned out that the participants had positive views although they were in different fields and the willingness about continuing the Project.

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