The Effect of Using Smart Boards in Science Lessons on Middle School Students' Attitudes Towards Smartboards and Reflective Thinking Skills

Oct 15, 2026

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The study investigates how demographic variables influence middle school students’ attitudes toward smart boards and their reflective thinking skills, and examines the relationship between these two constructs. A relational survey model is used with 348 students from three middle schools in Yakutiye district, Erzurum. Data are collected via a demographic information questionnaire, the “Smart Board Attitude Scale,” and the “Reflective Thinking Scale.” Results show no gender-based change and no significant differences by parents’ education, with a medium positive correlation between attitudes and reflective thinking.

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The Effect of Using Smart Boards in Science Lessons on Middle School Students'Attitudes Towards Smartboards and Reflective Thinking Skills Mirac Furkan BAYAR1 Erzurum Provincial Directorate of National Education Uluhan KURT2 Erzurum Provincial Directorate of National Education Abstract The aim of this study is to determine the demographic variables that affect middle school students'attitudes towards smart board and their reflective thinking skills and the relationship between these two variables. For this purpose, relational survey model, one of the quantitative research approaches, was used. The sample of the study, in which the appropriate sampling method was used, consists of 348 students studying in three different middle schools in Yakutiye district of Erzurum. Demographic information questionnaire, "Smart Board Attitude Scale" and "Reflective Thinking Scale" were used as data collection tools in the study. According to the findings of the research, it was determined that the students' smart board attitudes and reflective thinking skills did not change in terms of gender.. On the other hand, students 'smart board attitude levels and reflective thinking skills do not differ significantly in terms of parents' educational status. Finally, a medium positive correlation was found between students' smart board attitude levels and reflective thinking skills. Keywords: Smart Board, Attitudes, Reflective Thinking Skills, Middle School, Survey Method DOI: 10.29329/epasr.2020.373.2 1 Erzurum Provincial Directorate of National Education, Erzurum, Turkey, ORCID: 0000-0002-0693-4280 [Correspondence](Correspondence: miracfurkanbayar@hotmail.com)[: miracfurkanbayar@hotmail.com](Correspondence: miracfurkanbayar@hotmail.com) 2 Erzurum Provincial Directorate of National Education, Erzurum, Turkey, ORCID: 0000-0002-0683-6875 [Email: uluhaaan@hotmail.com](Email: uluhaaan@hotmail.com) Introduction Technological developments in our age have supported the development of methods used in educational activities (Koşar & Çiğdem, 2003) . In this respect, developments in technology have led to some changes in the learning environment of individuals (Doğan, 2000) . Today, many technological devices have been used in educational environments and internet infrastructures have started to become widespread. As a matter of fact, this change in technology has increased international competition and reform movements have started in education programs. For this reason, countries are not satisfied with only local exams, but also update their programs by measuring the success of their own individuals with exams such as Program for International Student Assesment (PISA) and Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) (Atar & Atar, 2012) . When technological tools are used as a tool rather than as a purpose in teaching environments, it can provide constructive learning environments (Rakes, Flowers, Casey & Santana, 1999) . In this respect, students can use many methods with the help of technology while making sense of information. Especially the achievements in science subjects can cause misconceptions because they are abstract (Aydoğan, 2003; Kikas, 2004; Yıldız & Büyükkasap, 2006) . For this reason, it is important to examine the effect of smart boards that enrich education environments in teaching science concepts. Turkey in particular has been especially smart boards began to be used widely in almost all schools with the support of the state. As a matter of fact, infrastructure services of all schools are provided and educational environments are equipped with smart boards in the Movement to Increase Opportunities and Improve Technology (FATİH) project (Türel, 2012) . For this reason, studies have started to examine the effects of smart boards on teaching activities (Hebebci, Çelik &Şahin, 2016; Warnock, Boykin, & Tung, 2011) . Most of the studies show that the use of smart boards positively affects students' achiev

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the study?

To determine which demographic variables affect middle school students’ attitudes toward smart boards and reflective thinking skills, and to analyze the relationship between these two variables.

How was the research conducted and how many students participated?

A relational survey model was used. The sample includes 348 students studying in three different middle schools in Yakutiye district of Erzurum.

What do the findings say about gender and parents’ education?

Students’ smart board attitudes and reflective thinking skills do not change in terms of gender, and they do not differ significantly according to parents’ educational status.

Oct 15, 2026

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