This study focuses on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) usage, which is the indicator of diffusion. A model composed of the variables which can explain ICT usage in Turkish higher education is established ...

The main goal of this study is to estimate the extent to which perceived innovation characteristics are associated with the probability of task related ICT use among secondary school teachers. The tasks were categorized ...

This study aims at investigating the quality of preschools in Turkey in terms of educational environment and comparing the qualities of public preschools, private preschools and preschools operating within an institution. ...

This study has two purposes. First is to explain possible educational utilization of Web 2.0 tools, namely blogs, wikis, podcasts and social networks, from the point of importance of interaction for distance education. The ...

This paper examines the role of ontologies in the e-learning environments. A brief review of various ontologies is discussed in three areas: Learning design, learning content and learner profile. A new perspective for ...

In this study, similarities and differences between European Union members and Turkey in their vocational education systems and structures are identified and within this context, the studies in EU and Turkey are evaluated. ...

In this study, it is aimed to determine the opinions of Preschool Education Teachers regarding the Content, Illustrations and Physical Features of Turkish Picture Story Books. A "Personal Information Form" and a "Questionnaire" ...

This study used activity theory to examine complex pedagogical, social, and technological issues in ICT integration process at the classroom level. We identified and analysed the contradictions within the activity system ...

A number of studies emphasized the need to capture learners' interaction patterns in order to personalize their learning process as they study through learning objects. In education context, learning materials are designed ...

This paper focuses on the concerns of pre-service ELT teachers about the practicum studies of the student-teachers in the ELT departments at tertiary level. 19 student-teachers receiving their pre-service education were ...