ICT Knowledge, Use, and Attitudes of Turkish Primary School Teachers

This report presents a study investigating the ICT knowledge, usage, and attitudes of primary school teachers in Turkey. The research aimed to answer questions about teachers' ICT proficiency, their use of ICT in education, and their attitudes toward computers and the Internet. The study utilized personal inquiry forms, questionnaires assessing ICT knowledge and usage, and attitude scales. Key findings revealed that teachers generally have low levels of ICT knowledge and use, with the Internet, email, and word processing being the most common applications. The study also found a correlation between ICT knowledge and use, with teachers' gender and teaching experience influencing ICT proficiency and attitudes. The research concluded that teachers' attitudes toward computers and the Internet were generally positive, although their computer attitudes were less positive than their attitudes toward the Internet. Furthermore, the study indicated that male teachers and those with less teaching experience demonstrated higher levels of ICT knowledge and more positive attitudes. The research underscores the need for increased ICT training and support for teachers to enhance their effective integration of technology in the classroom.