Research Article

USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS

Volume: 22 Number: 1 August 13, 2026
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USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS

Abstract

This study aims to examine the views of educators and pre-service science teachers on the use of digital technologies in online learning environments during the pandemic. To this end, a case study design and a qualitative research approach were employed. The study included 9 educators and 32 pre-service science teachers enrolled in mathematics and science education programs at Turkish higher education institutions. Data were collected through a Google Form with open-ended questions. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and content analysis methods. The results indicate that educators generally viewed the teaching process during the pandemic positively, while pre-service science teachers tended to view it negatively. WhatsApp and mobile phone were primarily used to access lessons, although educators favored Web 2.0 tools for teaching. The use of social networks by both educators and pre-service science teachers was found to positively impact academic achievement. Both groups also reported challenges, including slow internet connections and frequent disconnections while using digital technologies.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Science Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 13, 2026

Submission Date

March 11, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 24, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 22 Number: 1

APA
Büyüktepe, Y., & İmer Çetin, N. (2026). USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.1907271
AMA
1.Büyüktepe Y, İmer Çetin N. USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS. EKU. 2026;22(1). doi:10.17244/eku.1907271
Chicago
Büyüktepe, Yeliz, and Nagihan İmer Çetin. 2026. “USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 22 (1). https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.1907271.
EndNote
Büyüktepe Y, İmer Çetin N (August 1, 2026) USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 22 1
IEEE
[1]Y. Büyüktepe and N. İmer Çetin, “USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS”, EKU, vol. 22, no. 1, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.17244/eku.1907271.
ISNAD
Büyüktepe, Yeliz - İmer Çetin, Nagihan. “USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education 22/1 (August 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.17244/eku.1907271.
JAMA
1.Büyüktepe Y, İmer Çetin N. USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS. EKU. 2026;22. doi:10.17244/eku.1907271.
MLA
Büyüktepe, Yeliz, and Nagihan İmer Çetin. “USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS”. Journal of Theory and Practice in Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Aug. 2026, doi:10.17244/eku.1907271.
Vancouver
1.Yeliz Büyüktepe, Nagihan İmer Çetin. USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES IN ONLINE LEARNING DURING THE PANDEMIC: VIEWS OF EDUCATORS AND PRE-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS. EKU. 2026 Aug. 1;22(1). doi:10.17244/eku.1907271