Abstract
Technology literacy can be defined as the whole of the intellectual process, competence and order that individuals need to understand about the relationship between technology and themselves and society. An individual with technology literacy can question technological processes and innovations critically. The aim of this research is to examine the views of the pre-service classroom teachers about technology literacy. The participants of the study are 160 pre-service classroom teachers attending Afyon Kocatepe University. Of them eighty were third grade students and the remaining eighty were fourth grade students. The data of the study were collected through the administration of a survey questionnaire with six open-ended items which was developed by the authors. The data obtained were analysed using the descriptive statistics. The findings are given in tables and discussed. The findings indicate that most of the participants actively use technology and that they often tend to use it in the courses. The participants reported that they could use technological devices more in the courses of social studies, science and life sciences. It is emphasized that the correct use of technological tools can lead to desirable results, but the incorrect use of technological devices may produce undesirable results and that technology should be used consciously.
Highlights
Technology has been a growing phenomenon since the existence of humanity
People are faced with new technological tools and equipment almost every day
It is seen that most of them thought themselves as effective users of technology
Summary
Technology has been a growing phenomenon since the existence of humanity. The technology that emerged as a result of science made our life easier in every field and saved time. It is very important for individuals to perceive the benefits of such tools and equipment to humanity and to be able to use them for their own needs. The ability to design, develop, manufacture, use, select and maintain technological production is an important component of technology education [4]. In the 21st century, the concept of literacy has expanded, and new literacy types have emerged in line with the needs. One of these literacy types is technology literacy [5]. Considering the literacy concept which emerged as a mandatory requirement of the age of information and technology, it is safe to argue that one of the important types of literacy is technology literacy.
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