Approaches and Views of Teachers and Administrators Related to the Usage of Interactive WhiteBoards and Tablet PCs

Abstract

The aim of the study is to determine approaches of administrators and teachers related to the use of interactive whiteboards and tablet PCs which are distributed in schools within FATIH project. Research was carried out with 32 administrator and 36 teachers who works at FATIH project implementation schools. Seperate forms consisting of different open-ended questions were posed to teachers and administrators. Data was analyzed with content analysis. Administrators indicate that the courses supported by this technology will provide effective learning; courses will be more efficient in a shorter time; motivation, interest and involvement will be affected in a positive direction. Teachers states that technology supported courses will increase the interest of students and develop various skills. According to the statements the most important problem related to the use of these technologies seems to be caused by lack of sufficient educational e-content. Organizing “practical” trainings which aims at gaining ability to create educational e-content for teachers could be solution to sufficient e-content problem.