Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of Google Earth (GE) application in acquiring spatial perception ability in the fourth-grade social studies course. The research was carried out in a fourth grade of a primary school in the Demirci district of Manisa Province in the year 2015-2016 conducted using embedded experimental design. During the five-week implementation process of the research, activities based on the GE practice were performed. A pre-test before the activities and a post-test after the activities were given to the students. In addition, semi-structured interviews were held with the students at the end of the implementation. The Wilcoxon test was used to analyze the data obtained from the achievement test, and the thematic analysis method was used to analyze the qualitative data. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the pre- and post-test scores for the achievement tests. The students also stated that the activities based on the GE implementation increased their success and allowed them to gain spatial skills. In conclusion the social studies course activities based on GE practice might have an important function for the students to gain spatial perception skills.
Highlights
In parallel with the development of technology in the twenty-first century, many innovations and changes have come up in the world in terms of social and economic aspects
The technology that integrates with the social studies course will help individuals to grow well equipped so that these individuals can supply the needs of the community by using the possibilities of the digital age
The experimental process started with the preparation of appropriate lesson plans after the researcher determined the learning outcomes and established the Google Earth (GE) application to the computers used by the students in the course
Summary
In parallel with the development of technology in the twenty-first century, many innovations and changes have come up in the world in terms of social and economic aspects. The continuously evolving computer and Internet technology have been used in all areas. This situation has shown its effectiveness in the field of education, and the traditional classroom model has been replaced by new learning environments. The integration of technology into education in line with the dynamics and needs of the developing community has become a necessity. The technology that integrates with the social studies course will help individuals to grow well equipped so that these individuals can supply the needs of the community by using the possibilities of the digital age. In Turkey, the social studies curriculum was renewed in 2005, and the skills needed to be given to the students have been supplied through the new program. The skills to be given directly for the space perception are integrated with the technology to allow students to gain the skills
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