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

Asli Cazorla Milla, Ozge Kurt, Leonardo Jose Mataruna-Dos-Santos
2019 International Journal of Education and Practice  
Article History Keywords Technology integration Technology-enhanced learning Educational technology Technology acceptance model Perceived ease of use Perceived usefulness Information technology in education. 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
more » ... iers 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. Contribution/Originality: The primary contribution of this study is finding that perceived usefulness and ease of use are the main factors affecting the use of technology in the Turkish classroom. The analysis supports previous research on the FATIH Project and adds a new perspective from the viewpoint of technology acceptance . RESEARCH QUESTIONS This study aims to answer the following questions: Primary question: Is the acceptance of technology under the FATIH Project negatively affected by its incompatibility with the prevalent network systems? Sub-questions. What are the teachers' perceptions of the usefulness and ease of use of the Project's technology? How can their perceptions be improved to ensure the most effective use of the technology?
doi:10.18488/journal.61.2019.74.430.437 fatcat:3cnupiylfvfobo253vzc2zglau