Title: Sosyal Bilgiler Öğretmenlerinin Öğretim ve Uygulamalarında Teknolojinin Entegre Edilmesine Yönelik Algıları
Abstract: The aim of this research is to determine the perceptions of social studies teachers on technology integration in education.The research was carried out in the phenomenological research design in accordance with the qualitative research method.The study group consists of 15 volunteers who work in 12 different secondary schools in Uşak.Data collection was carried out by face to face interviews with teachers.The data were analyzed by qualitative descriptive analysis.As a result of the research, Visualization, In-service Training, Technology Integration to Education, School Facilities, Accessibility, Computer Laboratory Course and Vocational Qualification were reached.The teachers participated in the in-service trainings related to the use of interactive whiteboards in the educational environment, but this training was found to be insufficient in terms of integration of technology into the educational environment.Moreover, it was seen that social studies teachers were in Type I according to the classification of materials and technology by Maddux and Johnson (2006).Furthermore, it is seen that social studies teachers have insufficient creative ideas and skills in terms of designing and using technology.It was found that teachers think technology integration as only a class activity.