FATIH Project Research Articles

6. SINIF SOSYAL BİLGİLER DERSİ EBA VİDEOLARININ SOSYAL BİLGİLER PROGRAMIYLA UYUM

FATIH (Movement of Enhancing Opportunities and Improving Technology) Project was launched in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education and Ministry of Transportation on the date of 22.12.2010 as an innovation in the field of education in order to ensure the effective use of technology in education. EBA (Education Information Network) website, which can be easily accessed by both students and teachers and where electronic content and course materials are provided, was created within the scope of the FATIH Project. The aim of this study is to analyze the accordance of the video lectures within the scope of the 6th Grade Social Studies course on the EBA website with the learning outcomes stated in the Social Studies Curriculum and to identify the imperfections if any. In this way, it is aimed to reveal the content on the EBA website, which has become quite significant for education due to the pandemic period we live in today, add more content in the fields where imperfections are identified, and improve them. The case study, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. The source and materials of the study consist of video lectures belonging to the 6th Grade Social Studies course content on the Education Information Network website and Social Studies Curriculum. The data were acquired through the "document review" method. The descriptive analysis method, which is a qualitative research technique, was used in data analysis. As a result of the findings obtained, it was concluded that the video lectures provided within the scope of the 6th Grade Social Studies course on the EBA website are in accordance with the learning outcomes stated in the social studies curriculum. On the other hand, it was determined that there are some imperfections in the video lecture content and the study shows similarities with many research results in this regard. In addition, the durations of the videos on the EBA website are short in a way not to exceed 1 to 3 minutes. For this reason, it is recommended to pay attention to the video lectures added to the EBA website being information-rich and longer by considering the learning outcome and information density.

THE EFFECTS OF THE FATIH PROJECT ON THE EFL EDUCATION IN TURKEY

This study explores the effects of the Fatih Project, a nationwide smart school project funded by the government, on the EFL education in Turkey. The purpose of this study is to provide an accurate analysis of FB’s impact on foreign language learners and on the process of learning a second language (L2) is necessary. This research project seeks to add knowledge and new findings in this regard.

Yeni İletişim Modelleme Sistemlerinin Eğitim Teknolojisinin Geliştirilmesindeki Rolü

Developed personality, learning takes place, locations offering training services which are produced and these developments are certainly not outside the schools, is not. Secondary educational institutions, especially in recent years, one of the most significant trends in the field of education has been individualization. Taking into account the individual growth rates of students in the students progress at their own speed, giving the students' attention and interest them, providing timely and useful feedback, which includes a difficult and dangerous to be seen and tested, and that the classroom environment, using the format of the game a more permanent way students learn topics and understanding the teacher's guide that allows the computer to examine the application of computer support tools that today's education system, rooted in the sense of innovation in education, especially Fatih Project, the subject of this thesis attempts to examine the selection has been effective. Key Words: Educational Technology, New Communication Technologies, New Media Systems, Mobile Learning.

Evaluation of the social studies course on Education Information Network (EBA) in accordance with the opinions of pre-service teachers

The Fatih Project has been one of the big steps in the field of education in Turkey, which aims to reflect the developments in technology and communication to education. The Education Information Network (EBA), which was created in 2011 within the scope of the project, was put into service as an online platform for integrating technology with education. With the introduction of distance education in line with health and safety measures during the COVID -19 outbreak, the usage area and importance of the EBA has increased. Various courses and teaching materials suitable for all education levels was provided through this platform. The aim of the current study is to reveal the opinions of pre-service teachers about the social studies course delivered on the EBA during the pandemic process. Case study, one of the qualitative research models, was used in the current study. 25 pre-service social studies teachers who voluntarily participated in the study watched a total of 75 lessons delivered from July to October for 5th, 6th, 7th grade students and evaluated those lessons in terms of attention-drawing, motivation, teaching methods and techniques, teaching materials, evaluation and communication elements. "Course Evaluation Form" was used as data collection tool. Content analysis was carried out on the evaluations made by the teachers. According to the pre-service teachers, the attention-drawing phase of the social studies lessons delivered through the EBA was neglected in most of the lessons, and the teaching method was limited to the method of lecture, question-answer, and case method. In addition, it was determined that while the evaluation phase of the courses was insufficient, the use of teaching materials was sufficient. Some characteristics of the teachers who teach the lessons such as the tone of voice and body language were generally found to be sufficient.
 
 Keywords: Education Information Network, social studies, teachers’ opinions

TRANSITION FROM BLACKBOARD TO INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD: EXAMINING TEACHERS' INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD ACCEPTANCE AND USE

FATİH Projesi ülkemizde teknoloji entegrasyonunun gerçekleştirilebilmesi için hayata geçirilen önemli bir reformdur. Literatüre bakıldığında, Türkiye’de etkileşimli tahta kullanımını açıklamaya yönelik yeterli çalışma olmadığı görülmektedir. Bu nedenle, ülkemizde öğretmenler açısından etkileşimli tahtanın eğitim öğretime entegrasyonunu etkileyen faktörlerin açıklanması gereklidir. Bu araştırmanın amacı, öğretmenlerin etkileşimli tahta kabul ve kullanımlarını açıklamak ve etkileşimli tahta kullanım becerilerine olan etkisini belirlemektir. Araştırma, değişkenler arasında neden-sonuç ilişkisi kurularak nedensel modelde desenlenmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu İç Anadolu Bölgesinde yer alan ilkokul, ortaokul ve liselerde görev yapan 305 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma kapsamında geliştirilen Etkileşimli Tahta Geçiş Çerçevesi ve Etkileşimli Tahta Kabul ve Kullanım Ölçeği olmak üzere iki ölçek ile araştırmanın verileri toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, t testi, ANOVA, korelasyon ve regresyon analizleri kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmenlerin görüşleri eğitim durumuna göre farklılaşmazken; kolaylaştırıcı faktörler, işletim sistemi ve dosya yönetimi ve program değişkenleri alt ölçeklerinde erkek öğretmenler lehine anlamlı farklılıklar tespit edilmiştir. Etkileşimli tahta kabul ve kullanımı, etkileşimli tahta kullanım becerileri düzeyleri ile öğretmenlerin kıdemi arasında ise negatif yönlü küçük düzeyde ilişkiler bulunmuştur. Çoklu regresyon analizleri ise öğretmenlerin etkileşimli tahta benimseme ve kullanımlarının kullanım becerileri üzerinde etkisi olduğunu göstermiştir. Bu sonuçlara göre teknoloji entegrasyonunun sağlanmasında önemli bir nokta olan etkileşimli tahta kullanımına olan olumlu tutum ve inançların geliştirilmesi önemlidir. Teknoloji entegrasyonu yalnızca etkileşimli tahta veya tablet gibi teknolojilerle sınırlı olmadığından dolayı, öğretmenlerin yeni teknolojileri kullanımda öncü bireyler haline gelmesi teknolojilerin benimsenme ve adaptasyon sürecini kısaltacaktır.

ORTAÖĞRETİM ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN E-YAZMA ALIŞKANLIKLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

21st century is a period in which students use electronic sources in their educational environment to learn. In this period, students can use different electronic sources actively inside or outside the classroom. Education and training facilities have been extended with different applications especially in mobile phone, tablet and computer environment. These sources, which students both have the opportunity to socialize and have a learning environment, increase their opportunities in course of time. In this century, which technology affects our life in every aspect, the rapid spread of electronic sources, especially in education, facilitated the opportunities in schools, too. In Turkey, with the scope of FATIH Project in primary and secondary schools, students can have literature education in electronic environment with interactive boards and tablet applications and also they can use the course materials which are appropriate to the requirements to the modern era. Especially with the electronic writing and reading activities literature education can become more active. For this purpose, course contents of EBA and LISEGO attract the students’ appreciation and attention and remarkable progress in literature education can be seen. The aim of this study is to evaluate the secondary school students’ e-writing habits. In the research, students’ existing e-writing habits have been observed by using descriptive survey model. The descriptive survey model is a research approach that aims to define a past or an existing situation as it exists. For this purpose, the sample of this research has been consisted of 1248 secondary school students who are studying in Giresun in 2015-2016 academic year. In this research as a data collection tool, e-writing habit scale has been applied. This scale has been prepared in an original way by considering the students’ writing habits based on the survey. According to the findings obtained from the research it has been seen that secondary school students’ e-writing habits have positive development.

Review of the Opinions of Vocational High School Teachers, Students, and Administrators on the Interactive Whiteboard

The primary aim of this study is to determine whether there was a difference in teachers' levels of interactive whiteboard usage, their self-efficacy, and opinions before and after the Use of Technology in Education Course (UTEC) in vocational high schools where FATIH project was implemented. Research participants constituted of teachers and school administrators, and students attending Telkari Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in which interactive whiteboard installation was made within the framework of FATIH project in Midyat district of Mardin province and who attended UTEC training in the 2015-2016 academic year. In this study, a mixed research method model was used. Data were collected through scale, survey and semi-structured interview forms. Quantitative data were analyzed by mean and t-test, and qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. In conclusion of the study, it was observed that there was no significant change in the self-efficacy of teachers using interactive whiteboard and their level of using interactive whiteboard after UTEC training. Furthermore, it was observed that teachers were unable to develop materials for the interactive whiteboard before UTEC training, and after the UTEC training, they were able to prepare materials in part. This fact has revealed that the UTEC training content was not sufficient in material development for the interactive whiteboard. The students, on the other hand, indicated that they preferred the courses used on the interactive whiteboard and asked the teachers to continue using the interactive whiteboard. Participant students indicated that interactive whiteboard failures also adversely affected the lesson. Teachers, students, and school administrators reported that use an interactive whiteboard in the course increased student success and positively affected interest and participation in the course.

Türkiye’de FATİH Projesi Kapsamında Yapılan Nitel Çalışmalara Ait Bir Tematik İçerik Analizi

The aim of this study is to examine studies conducted within the Movement to Increase Opportunities and Technology (FATIH) project in order to reveal the current position of the project and to determine further research gaps. A method based on thematic content analysis was used for the study. Academic studies that have been analyzed in research were obtained from databases such as the Higher Education Council (HEC) National Thesis Center, TUBITAK ULAKBIM Social and Humanities Database, ERIC, and Google Academic. A total of 137 studies were analyzed within the scope of the study. Following the examination of the papers, the study included 54 academic-study-specific criteria which were grouped under five main themes. These themes are (1) general ideas about the FATIH project; (2) views, ideas, and suggestions for the implementation of the FATIH project; (3) studies on the equipment of the FATIH project; (4) studies on the training related to the FATIH project; and (5) studies evaluating and analyzing the FATIH project. Within the scope of the FATIH project, it was seen that several studies were done under the three. As a result of this thematic content analysis, it is stated that there is a need for new studies on teacher education, hardware infrastructure, and e-content related to the FATIH project. Furthermore, it is suggested that teacher training should be provided periodically, especially for special to each course and software aspect be used in learning and teaching activities of the project should be strengthened by further diversification.

Attitudes of Turkish secondary school teachers towards technology

This study aims to evaluate secondary school teachers' attitudes towards technology in terms of various variables. The study attempts to reveal attitudes of teachers towards technology and influence of some variables like gender, self-efficacy, branch, in-service training and the level of education. Technology is becoming more widespread and important in education. The Ministry of National Education (MEB) started the Movement to Increase Opportunities and Technology (FATIH) project. FATIH project is one of the most comprehensive projects developed around the world in order to benefit from technological developments and to have a contemporary human resource. When the studies done in the field of education and technology are examined, it can be seen that they are generally focused on adaptation of technology and students' perspectives. However, a change without teachers is not possible even with technological developments. Thus, attitudes and approaches of secondary school teachers towards technology are gaining importance since students see teachers as their role models in their most critical period of development. For this reason, it is important to evaluate secondary school teachers' attitudes towards technology in terms of some variables. In this study, the general survey model was used. The population of the study was secondary school teachers working in Sivas during the 2017-2018 academic year. The sample of the study consisted of 200 secondary school teachers and they were selected randomly. In this study, the Scale for Pre-Service Teachers' Attitudes towards Technology, developed by Aydın and Karaa (2013) and consisting of 17 items, and Personal Information Form (PIF), developed by the researcher himself by consulting expert opinions, have been used to collect data. SPSS 25 package program has been used in the analysis of the data. Arithmetic mean, t-test and ANOVA analysis methods have been carried out in the analysis of the data.

Examination of Experienced Chemistry Teachers' Usage of Education Information Network (EIN) Contents in their Chemistry Courses

Çevrimiçi bir sosyal eğitim platformu olan Eğitim Bilişim Ağı (EBA), FATİH Projesi'nin bileşenlerinden biridir. e-içeriğin hazırlanmasını ve yönetimini içeren EBA’nın e-içeriği, dersler, e-kitaplar, videolar, simülasyonlar / animasyonlar, sorular, deneyler gibi farklı öğrenme / öğretim materyallerinden oluşur. Bu çalışmada deneyimli kimya öğretmenlerinin EBA kimya dersi e-içeriklerinin derslerinde kullanımlarının incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Örneklem, Türkiye'de farklı illerde ve farklı türde ortaöğretim okullarında çalışan 40 (26 kadın ve 14 erkek) deneyimli kimya öğretmeninden oluşmuştur. Veriler, yazarlar tarafından geliştirilen açık uçlu on soruluk bir görüş formu ile toplanmış ve içerik analizi ile analiz edilmiştir. Çalışmada meslek lisesi öğretmenlerinin EBA e-içeriklerinden en fazla yararlanan öğretmenler olduğu belirlenmiştir. Meslek lisesi öğretmenlerinin simülasyon, animasyon ve kimya deneylerini kullanmayı tercih ettikleri, fen lisesi öğretmenlerinin daha çok test sorularından yararlandıkları sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Çalışma sonunda EBA e-içeriklerinin kimya öğretmenleri tarafından daha etkin kullanılması konusunda önerilere yer verilmiştir.

Examining High School Students' Safe Computer and Internet Usage Awareness.

The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is rapidly spreading among high school students. These technologies provide the students to gain learning experiences and also involve many dangers such as addiction, loneliness and stress. The aim of this study is to examine awareness levels of different types of high school students towards Safe Computer and Internet Usage Awareness (SCIUA). The data were collected from 715 students studying in the high school students in Turkey by using a questionnaire developed by the researchers. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analyzed based on the pre-determined themes and the students’ information security and computer usage awareness profiles were revealed. It was determined that students mostly use Internet for access to information, playing online games and access to social networks. When the relations among dimensions of students’ awareness towards SCIUA were examined, a strong negative relation was determined between students’ competencies and the problems and threats they faced. Students’ remarks (awareness) vary in terms of social network/communication and dimension of family factor with respect to the places where they connect to the Internet. Also, within the scope of this project, practical information based on the results of this study is offered to implementers of the FATIH project, which is conducted by the Ministry of National Education in Turkey. Article visualizations:

A Discourse Analysis of Social Media Voices on Turkey’s FATIH Project

FATIH project of Turkey is one of the largest educational technology projects in the world that aims to ensure equality in education and to improve technological infrastructure at schools. Ekşi Sözlük, one of the most popular social media platforms in Turkey, has been an important agent in interpreting and reproducing information as a new public sphere. This study aims to explore the topics presented within the discourses in Ekşi Sözlük regarding FATIH project. A total of 307 entries posted between 2010 and 2017 were analyzed using the method of discourse analysis. The results showed that FATIH project has been discussed in public sphere in terms of technological, political-ideological and project design dimensions rather than the educational dimension .

The investigation of the relationship between Turkish EFL teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge skills and attitudes towards technology

The technology has entered our life day by day and the effects of this are felt in English language teaching and learning, as well as it does in the education. In this study, it is aimed to investigate the relationship between English teachers' technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) skills and attitudes towards technology. This research also examined whether English teachers' skills and their attitudes towards technology differs according to the gender, FATIH project training and professional experience. This research was conducted with 721 English teachers working in 81 provinces of Turkey. Correlational survey model was used in this study. TPACK Implementation and Attitude Scale towards Technology were used as data collection tools. Arithmetic mean, standard deviation, t test, ANOVA and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient were used in data analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that English teachers' skills and attitudes towards technology were at high level. While the attitudes of English teachers towards technology did not show a significant difference according to gender, FATIH project training and professional experience, the female teachers and the teachers who got the FATIH Project training had higher skills. However, it was found that skills of the teachers did not differ significantly according to the professional experience. In addition, it was concluded that there is a low, positive and significant relationship between teachers' skills and attitudes towards technology.

FATİH Projesi ile Eğitimde Bilişim Teknolojilerinin Kullanımı: Ne Kadar Yol Alındı?

Araştırmanın amacı FATİH Projesi aracılığıyla eğitimde bilişim teknolojilerinin kullanımında gelinen noktayı proje koordinatörlerinin görüşlerine dayalı olarak belirlemektir. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2016-2017 eğitim-öğretim döneminde Şanlıurfa ilinde görev yapan 10 proje koordinatörü oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada veriler görüşme tekniğiyle elde edilmiştir. Alanyazın ve uzman görüşlerine göre hazırlanan 10 açık uçlu sorunun yer aldığı bir görüşme formu kullanılmıştır. Proje kapsamında okulların akıllı tahta, çok fonksiyonlu yazıcı-fotokopi makinesi, tablet ve internet ile donatıldığı fakat öğretmenlere yeterli eğitimlerin verilemediği belirlenmiştir. Projenin öğretmenin soru çözümleri için harcadığı zamanı azalttığı, soyut kavramları somutlaştırmada kolaylık sağladığı, öğrencilerin derse ilgisini arttırdığı katılımcılar tarafından ifade edilmiştir. Akıllı tahta ve tabletlerdeki uygulamaların daha da geliştirilmesi gerektiği, öğretmenlerin akıllı tahta kullanmak istemedikleri, tabletlerin öğretmenler tarafından amacına uygun olarak kullanılmadığı, içerik ve materyal konusundaki eksiklerden dolayı birçok öğretmenin şikayetçi olduğu, içeriklerin geliştirilmesi, çoğaltılması ve yenilenmesi gerektiği belirtilmiştir.

Examination of students processes of searching information in education informatics network via eye tracking

The extensification activities of Education Informatics Network use in Turkey are in progress. The use and preferability of this education portal by teachers and students depend on various factors. One of these factors is usability. The purpose of this research is to make the usability analysis of the Education Informatics Network from the perspective of secondary school students. The participants of the study consist of 10 students who are from secondary school where the Movement of Enhancing Opportunities and Improving Technology is carried out. The data of the study were obtained from the eye-tracking method in the completion process of the authentic tasks given to the students and from the survey that was used to determine the demographic information. The results of the study show that the students completed the authentic task with success and they are able to reach the search results accurately and rapidly.
 
 Keywords: Education informatics network, FATIH project, usability, eye tracking, information search behavior, secondary school students, human–computer interaction, interface design.

Examination of students processes of searching information in education informatics network via eye tracking

The extensification activities of Education Informatics Network use in Turkey are in progress. The use and preferability of this education portal by teachers and students depend on various factors. One of these factors is usability. The purpose of this research is to make the usability analysis of the Education Informatics Network from the perspective of secondary school students. The participants of the study consist of 10 students who are from secondary school where the Movement of Enhancing Opportunities and Improving Technology is carried out. The data of the study were obtained from the eye-tracking method in the completion process of the authentic tasks given to the students and from the survey that was used to determine the demographic information. The results of the study show that the students completed the authentic task with success and they are able to reach the search results accurately and rapidly.Keywords: Education informatics network, FATIH project, usability, eye tracking, information search behavior, secondary school students, human–computer interaction, interface design.*

User Perceptions of Technology Integration in Schools: Evidence from Turkey’s Fatih Project

This study aims to provide insights into and evidence on technology integration in Turkish schools, particularly in high schools, through analyzing the effectiveness of the FATIH Project. The primary purpose attempts to determine whether teachers would accept this new technology and the barriers preventing its use. The frequently used technology acceptance model is used as a theoretical framework to highlight the integration process and behavioral aspects of acceptance. The results of the unstructured interviews are presented using tag cloud methodology. The findings reveal that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use are two key factors affecting the use of technology in the classrooms. The proposed model can be applied to both secondary and higher education institutions; however, the methodology could be improved by including more participants in the focus groups.

Examination of the dynamic software-supported learning environment in data analysis

ABSTRACTThe Fatih Project in Turkey has improved software in mathematics teaching such as data analysis software. As a result, the need to inquire into the efficiency of computer-supported learning environments has emerged. This study aims to examine the effect of dynamic data analysis software-supported learning environments on secondary school students’ achievement and attitude. The research method employs a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test, post-test control group. Basic topics related to data analysis were introduced through dynamic statistics software in the experimental group while the students were taught with the help of smart boards, course books and exercises in the control group. Data were collected with an achievement test, attitude scale and semi-structured interviews. Also, interviews were conducted with four students from the experimental group in order to get more detailed information from students. The data gained in the study were analysed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The findings revealed that statistics teaching through statistics software is more efficient than the one with the traditional method on achievement and attitudes. In accordance with this result, it is suggested that computer-supported statistics software should be used in statistics teaching.

Evaluation of Quality Policies on Education in Turkish Education System

It's aimed to evaluate the quality policies for education in Turkish National Educational System according to the opinions of the directors of departments for policies who are in charge at Ministry of National Educational and the projection of these policies on quality of education in this study. The study is designed as a qualitative research model and interview technique which is one of a technique of phenomenology model. Study group of this research which has used purposive sampling is consisted from all of the directors of educational polity departments who are in charge of General Directories within the Ministry of National Education. Data were analysed by content analysis in Nvivo 10 packet programme. It's found that the themes and codes that were revealed in the research show parallelism with system approach. It's come through that there are progresses both capacities of physical and quantitative aspects as decreasing the kind of schools, lowering the classrooms sizes and meeting the schools with FATIH project according to the research. Despite of these founding it's also determined that quality problems in education are still keeping on. It's determined that there are many things to do especially performing theoretical quality policies; progressing of capacities of administration, teachers and programmes, applying administrative processes; proceeding on learning capacity of the students; providing of democratisation and participation and providing equality in opportunities. In addition, it has been determined that the lack of integrity in communication and coordination during the polity setting and implementation process negatively influences the system. It has been reached that the directors of polity departments deal with organizational change in the context of shaping and doing with legislation and regulations. It's suggested that hierarchical centralized structuring and distance that caused by high power have caused obstacle for transparency and participation; continuous changing and intervention abraded the system and reduced the quality of education.

Student Views on Using Smart Boards in Turkish Education

One of the greatest opportunities for technological developments in the field of education is computer aided smart boards. Our country has adapted to these technological developments and initiated the smart board applications with FATIH Project which is one of the few projects of its size of the world. The aim of this research is to reveal the contribution of smart boards -which are the most important elements of the FATIH project- to Turkish education, their effects on student motivation, and also their negative aspects by taking the views and opinions of students who are directly involved in the project. The sample of the research consists of 600 students studying in Yakutiye, Palandoken and Aziziye districts of Erzurum province in the Fall semester of 2017-2018 academic year. Based on the results of the research, it was found that thanks to using smart boards in Turkish education lessons, the students understood Turkish better, learned the course subjects easily, were more successful in Turkish, the visual and audio materials used in smart board applications were beneficial in better understanding the topic, students had the opportunity to learn the topics from more and various sources, smart boards made the lessons fun and enjoyable, increased interest for the lessons, students liked using the smart boards, smart boards had positive effects on learning and student motivation; whereas some negative opinions were also found that some students had difficulties using smart boards, frequent malfunctions in the smart boards caused a loss of time in lessons, students were not willing to prepare homework that included the use of smart boards, visual quality of the boards was low, and smart boards made the students more lazy.