Description
Educational technologies have revolutionized the learning and teaching environments. Offline/online applications and social media have changed the conventional learning and teaching habits and competencies. In terms of learners, it has been empirically proven that the use of educational technologies in the classroom make learning easier and more enjoyable. On the other hand, it also poses threats to students such as cyberbullying and online addiction. While exploiting the opportunities of technological use in the classroom, educators must also remain vigilant and formulate ways to overcome the challenges and risks brought by technology.
Enriching Teaching and Learning Environments With Contemporary Technologies is an essential research publication that aims to present exemplary practices of technology use and their management in pedagogical purposes in learning and teaching environments. The book also analyzes problems that may arise and develops policies on educational technologies and the exploitation of technology with pedagogical purposes as part of the discussion to solve these challenges. Featuring a wide range of topics such as augmented reality, mass media, and religious education, this book is ideal for educators who want to use technology in class, educational administrators who have responsibilities for developing policies on educational technologies and managing the use of them, and researchers who want to carry out a deep investigation into the subject. Additionally, educational software developers, academicians, instructional designers, curriculum developers, education professionals, and students will also benefit from the research contained within the book.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Mehmet Durnali (Ed.)
Mehmet Durnali, Ph.D., received his doctorate in Education Administration in 2018 from the Institute of Educational Science at Hacettepe University, Turkey. He is an assistant professor of educational sciences at the Faculty of Education, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University. He has published several books, book chapters, articles and conference papers in the field of educational administration, school effectiveness, school leadership, educational supervision, teacher training, organizational goals, organizational behaviors, psychological assessment, the use of ICT in education, knowledge management, technological leadership, lifelong learning and project management.
İbrahim Limon (Ed.)
İbrahim Limon, Ph.D., received his doctorate on Educational Administration in 2019, Institute of Educational Sciences, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey. He is currently working for the Ministry of Turkish National Education as an English teacher. His main research interests are educational administration, school improvements, psychological assessment, the psychology of high school students and teacher education.