Technology integration levels of teacher education faculty

Abstract

As a consequence of the recent progressions in web-based technologies, online learning, and professional development, technology has taken responsibility of a leading role in teacher education. This study aimed to portray technology diffusion models through the literature and purport technology integration levels and technology related instructional practices of teacher education faculty in a group of Turkish universities. Data gathered through a technology implementation survey from academics employed at education faculties at six different Turkish universities. The results of the study revealed that participated academics have exposed to some hindrances to implement the current technology into their educational settings and their perceived technology implementation levels are not promising. Consequences also pointed out that there is a shortage of imbedding contemporary learning models garnered with technologic facilities. Some further suggestions were made in accordance with the outcomes.