Investigation of Teachers’ TPACK Levels with Respect to Use of Instructional Technologies

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyze the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) levels of high school teachers with respect to their use of interactive whiteboards and other instructional technologies. A mixed-method approach was used in the study. The quantitative sample of the research consists of 436 high school teachers and the qualitative sample consists of 12 high school teachers. Personal information form, TPACK scale and interview form were the data collection instruments. Significant differences were found in teachers' gender, professional experiences, education levels, branches, school types and categories, perceptions of the adequacy of computer using, having interactive whiteboards in the school, taking interactive whiteboard course, perceptions of the adequacy of using interactive whiteboards and other instructional technologies. Characteristics and dynamics of interactive whiteboard and other instructional design use by teachers were investigated through analysis of qualitative data.