Vocational high school students' attitudes toward computer and internet

Abstract

Rapid developments in the information and communication technology have caused radical changes in educational context as other areas. It is inevitable to integrate these developments with educational programs in order to capture contemporary educational level. Since computer is the one of these technologies utilized effectively in learning and teaching process, nowadays it has gained different dimensions by the widespread use of internet. However, students' attitudes toward computer and internet are closely related in order to be effective use of computers and internet in learning and teaching process.

In this study, Pamukkale University Buldan Vocational High School entrance students' attitudes toward computer and internet were investigated and compared whether there is difference in terms of independent variables of program, gender, having computer and having internet connection. Students' attitudes toward computer and internet were determined using "Attitude Scale Toward Computer and Internet Using".

According to the results of the study, Buldan Vocational High School students were found that they had positive attitudes toward computer and internet using. Male students had more positive attitudes toward computer and internet using. Students who had computer and internet connection displayed more positive attitudes toward computer and internet using.