INVESTIGATING PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHERS’ WHO USE INTERACTIVE BOARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME

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In this study, it was aimed to determine the perceptions of teachers in a school using interactive smartboard for the first time. The study was conducted using the case study method within the qualitative research. The study group consists of total fourteen teachers, seven of them are primary and seven of them are subject specialist teachers who work in a school in Rize province. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview technique. The obtained data were analyzed by content analysis. As a result of the research, it was determined that perceptions of half of the teachers regarding use of interactive smartboard were positive and the other half was negative. In the study, it was seen that teachers found inadequate in-service training regarding the use of interactive smartboards. In the study, it was determined that most of the participants were expecting to continue using interactive smartboards in the learning processes. Based on the results of the study, it was suggested that infrastructure regarding the interactive smartboards should be completed as soon as possible, the in-service training regarding use of interactive smartboard should be developed in terms of time and practice. Finally, necessary preparation and planning should be made before using the interactive smartboards.

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Interactive smartboards , use of technology in education , perceptions of teachers

Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi

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Abant İzzet Baysal Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi