Prospective Teachers’ Perceptions of using Technology in Three Different Ways

摘要: Abstract The aim of this study is to determine prospective teachers’ perceptions using technology. In study, data collected through “Technology Perceptions Scale”, visual association test and technology metaphors. participants the are 104 senior teachers who studying at Balikesir University Necatibey Faculty Education. descriptive obtained quantitative was interpreted together with qualitative data. Based on obtained, even though positive, there no significant relation in terms gender undergraduate program. According results test, it can be said that ranked smartboard, internet computer first three rank portable media player, mobile phone video/camera last three(rank). Besides metaphors about analyzed classified under 9 categories: 1)developing changing technology, 2)rapidly progressing 3)limitless, endless 4)beneficial 5)harmful 6)both beneficial harmful 7)unputdownable 8)technology as a necessity, 9)all inclusive At end those nine categories which were acquired content analysis technique presented table form shows interaction between holistic view.