Examination of science teachers' views related to tablet pc using in courses in terms of different variables: Example of Giresun province

This study was conducted to determine the views of science teachers' about tablet computer project of Ministry of National Education FATİH Project in terms of different variables. Descriptive survey method was used in the research. The sample of this study consisted of 133 science teachers in 2012–2013 academic year who is working in Giresun province. The data were obtained by using survey form which was developed by researcher. The data were analyzed via SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) by utilizing frequency, percentages and Chi-Square test. The result of the study was showed that 83% of the teachers support using tablet PC in courses, 79% of them want to take courses in order to learn tablet PC using and 68% of them think that their school are suitable for tablet PC using. Also; it is found that there are significant differences in gender status of teachers, frequency of computer using and school status between the status of support tablet PC. In addition, according to science teachers, the most important advantages of tablet PC using in science courses "Science courses can more fun with visuals and animations", "Intangible things can be understood easily in science courses" and "Effectiveness activities can be done with animations in science courses". They were also expressed the most disadvantages of tablet PC using in science courses "The radiation of tablet PC spread may give harm to health", "Unsuitable sites for couses like facebook, twitter can be entered by students" and "Social interaction can reduce among the students".