Research Article

Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions

Volume: 14 September 21, 2026
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Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions

Abstract

This qualitative study explores the subjective experiences of 25 teachers and 10 principals working in socio-economically disadvantaged schools in Istanbul. Utilizing a phenomenological design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed via interpretative content analysis. Findings indicate that while interactive whiteboards serve as a critical "digital bridge," a significant gap persists in the integration of Web 2.0 tools. Participants identified communication barriers, specifically the Turkish-Arabic linguistic divide, and structural marginalization of families as primary obstacles to effective instruction. Furthermore, high staff turnover contributes to institutional isolation, fueling a perceived need for targeted technopedagogical and relational leadership training. While providing deep contextual insights, this research is limited by its localized, qualitative nature; thus, results are not directly generalizable to broader populations. Ultimately, the study suggests that educational equity in high-needs urban regions depends on context-specific professional development and administrative advocacy rather than standardized, top-down interventions.

Keywords

Educational technology, teachers, principals, active learning, disadvantaged regions

Supporting Institution

Ibn Haldun University, İstanbul Development Agency

Project Number

İstanbul Kalkınma Ajansı (İSTKA) tarafından TR10/23/SOGEP-YÖMM/0001 proje numarası ile desteklenen “Yönetici ve Öğretmen Mükemmeliyet Merkezi” kapsamında yürütülen eğitimlere de içerik sağlamıştır.

Ethical Statement

Ethical Committee Permission Information Name of the board that carries out ethical assessment: Ibn Haldun University Humanities and Social Sciences Ethical Board The date and number of the ethical assessment decision:03.10.2025-E-71395021-050.04-63720

Thanks

I would like to thank, first and foremost, the İSTKA institution, as well as my graduate students from the Educational Institutions Management course and administrative staff member Rabia Asan, and assistants Abdullah Ortak and Niyazi Cem Ödemiş, who contributed to the process as part of a learning experience within the scope of the project.

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APA
Bulut, M. A. (2026). Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions. Journal of Computer and Education Research, 14. https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1816093
AMA
1.Bulut MA. Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions. JCER. 2026;14. doi:10.18009/jcer.1816093
Chicago
Bulut, Mehmet Akın. 2026. “Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions”. Journal of Computer and Education Research 14 (September). https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1816093.
EndNote
Bulut MA (September 1, 2026) Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions. Journal of Computer and Education Research 14
IEEE
[1]M. A. Bulut, “Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions”, JCER, vol. 14, Sept. 2026, doi: 10.18009/jcer.1816093.
ISNAD
Bulut, Mehmet Akın. “Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions”. Journal of Computer and Education Research 14 (September 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.18009/jcer.1816093.
JAMA
1.Bulut MA. Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions. JCER. 2026;14. doi:10.18009/jcer.1816093.
MLA
Bulut, Mehmet Akın. “Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions”. Journal of Computer and Education Research, vol. 14, Sept. 2026, doi:10.18009/jcer.1816093.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Akın Bulut. Teachers’ and Principals’ Views on Educational Technologies, Active Learning, and Social Entrepreneurship Practices in Disadvantaged Regions. JCER. 2026 Sep. 1;14. doi:10.18009/jcer.1816093