Research Article

Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers

Volume: 13 Number: 3 July 31, 2024
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Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine whether the computer literacy levels of classroom teachers differ according to gender, education level, taking computer courses and professional seniority and their use of web 2.0 tools. General scanning model was used in the research. The participants of the research are 300 classroom teachers working in the central district of Tokat. The data of the research were obtained through a sociodemographic information form, a computer literacy scale, and a questionnaire about the use of Web 2.0 tools. Percentage, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples and one-way analysis of variance were used in the analysis of the data. As a result of the research, it was determined that the computer literacy level of classroom teachers differed significantly according to gender, education level, and computer-related education, and there was a low significant difference according to professional seniority. The Web 2.0 tools that classroom teachers are most aware of are Facebook, MSN, video sharing sites, diaries, Wiki, and podcasts, respectively. While classroom teachers mostly use Facebook, MSN and video sharing sites for communication purposes, they use Wiki and Podcast for informational purposes and diaries for professional purposes. In general, it has been observed that the level of technological literacy is high. In-service training courses can be given to classroom teachers so that classroom teachers can use technology effectively in the educational environment. Technology-related groups can be formed between schools close to each other and knowledge and experience can be shared among teachers. The physical facilities of the education-teaching environments can be arranged in a way that allows the use of technology. Primary school teacher candidates should be informed in depth about Web 2.0 tools in education faculties. The use of these tools for educational purposes inside and outside the classroom should be increased.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

July 23, 2024

Publication Date

July 31, 2024

Submission Date

April 28, 2023

Acceptance Date

April 12, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 13 Number: 3

APA
Gökbulut, Y., & Tuzcuoğlu, N. (2024). Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, 13(3), 687-704. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1289208
AMA
1.Gökbulut Y, Tuzcuoğlu N. Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers. BUEFAD. 2024;13(3):687-704. doi:10.14686/buefad.1289208
Chicago
Gökbulut, Yasin, and Neslihan Tuzcuoğlu. 2024. “Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 13 (3): 687-704. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1289208.
EndNote
Gökbulut Y, Tuzcuoğlu N (July 1, 2024) Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 13 3 687–704.
IEEE
[1]Y. Gökbulut and N. Tuzcuoğlu, “Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers”, BUEFAD, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 687–704, July 2024, doi: 10.14686/buefad.1289208.
ISNAD
Gökbulut, Yasin - Tuzcuoğlu, Neslihan. “Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education 13/3 (July 1, 2024): 687-704. https://doi.org/10.14686/buefad.1289208.
JAMA
1.Gökbulut Y, Tuzcuoğlu N. Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers. BUEFAD. 2024;13:687–704.
MLA
Gökbulut, Yasin, and Neslihan Tuzcuoğlu. “Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers”. Bartın University Journal of Faculty of Education, vol. 13, no. 3, July 2024, pp. 687-04, doi:10.14686/buefad.1289208.
Vancouver
1.Yasin Gökbulut, Neslihan Tuzcuoğlu. Investigation of Computer Literacy and Web 2.0 Tools Usage Levels of Classroom Teachers. BUEFAD. 2024 Jul. 1;13(3):687-704. doi:10.14686/buefad.1289208

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