Emrah Soykan

Special Education Teachers’ Opinions Regarding Tablet Computers in Education

AbstractThis study aimed to identify the views of special education teachers in North Cyprus about the use oftechnological devices in special education. A descriptive case study was conducted in this research. The semistructuredinterview method, which is appropriate for qualitative research methods, was used to collect the data. Inconclusion, digital devices, which have begun to be used by all human societies in these days, affect the area ofeducation from a digital anthropological perspective. Teachers indicated that positive consequences of this effectcould be achieved through specific applications developed for these devices. Teachers try to use these devices withtheir individual efforts and think that these devices are effective. When considering from the perspective ofchildren, they gained familiarity with digital environments as other individuals and teachers indicated that childrenare more interested in materials presented through digital devices and educational environments.Abstract This study aimed to identify the views of special education teachers in North Cyprus about the use oftechnological devices in special education. A descriptive case study was conducted in this research. The semistructuredinterview method, which is appropriate for qualitative research methods, was used to collect the data. Inconclusion, digital devices, which have begun to be used by all human societies in these days, affect the area ofeducation from a digital anthropological perspective. Teachers indicated that positive consequences of this effectcould be achieved through specific applications developed for these devices. Teachers try to use these devices withtheir individual efforts and think that these devices are effective. When considering from the perspective ofchildren, they gained familiarity with digital environments as other individuals and teachers indicated that childrenare more interested in materials presented through digital devices and educational environments.