Prospective teachers' opinions of computer education and instructional technology for STEM education and attitude

In this study, it is aimed to register 30 teacher candidates of the Educational Technology Applications in media STEM education over a period of lessons and practice, engineering, technology and attitude towards the relationship between the disciplines of the views in a University of Turkey Computer and Instructional Technology Education section 7 in the course period. In order to determine the opinions of teacher trainees about STEM education and applications, Mix Method was used. In the study, the data were collected before and after the object lesson with demographic data questionnaire, STEM attitude scale and semi-structured interview form. According to the findings; gender, age and personal computer (status) don't show a significant difference in attitudes towards STEM education. It is concluded that only students in the 20 years old group showed a significant difference an STEM pretest and science pretest when compared to the 22-year-old group. Thanks to STEM training and practices, it was determined that their thoughts about this training changed positively and their prejudices decreased and their interest in these areas increased. Stressing that STEM education should be included in the curriculum, the teachers who took this education; students will play an important role in developing critical and creative thinking skills, problem solving skills and increasing interest in the lessons. Teacher candidates stated that they would like to use STEM education in their courses after graduation.