Abstract

This study aims to reveal information and communication technology teachers' opinions on the use of digital storytelling in education. The study was carried out with qualitative methods case study. The study group consists of 38 teachers participating in in-service training at the end of the spring semester of the 2018-2019 academic year and working in public schools. Data collection tools are demographic information form and semi-structured interview form created by the researcher. Firstly, teachers were trained on digital storytelling within the scope of in-service training. Within the scope of this training, the definition, history, components, types, stages of digital storytelling, the importance of its use in educational environments, the introduction of software that can be used for digital storytelling, and demonstration of sample digital stories have been made. Then, data collection tool was applied. The content analysis method was used in the analysis of the data. At the end of the study, teachers gave opinions such that digital storytelling provides the opportunity to teach the subject more easily, offers students the opportunity to learn by having fun, may be used to raise awareness on social issues, and the lack of technological infrastructure may be a preventive factor.

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