Aim and Problems
This study aimed to examine whether technology-supported inquiry-based learning activities have an effect on
secondary school students' understanding science subjects, scientific research skills, and views and perceptions
towards scientific research-questioning and technology. In accordance with this aim, the primary research question
of this study is: "What are the effects of technology-supported research-questioning activities on rural secondary
school students' science course achievements, scientific research skills, views and perceptions towards scientific
research-questioning and technology?" The sub-questions are as followed:
(1)How does the new learning environment affect 7th grade students’ achievement in science and
technology?
(2) What are the students' views and perceptions toward scientific research, and how did they change?
(3) What were the students' scientific research skills, and how did they change?
(4) What were the students’ views and perceptions towards technology, and how did they change?
(5) What are the participants' views on the new learning environment?