Historically, Turkey has always valued education and made efforts to
establish an education system capable of providing young men and women with a
broad range of knowledge and skills. However, within the current climate of Turkey,
there is widespread dissatisfaction with the educational system. Government
employees, teachers, educators, as well as parents have all expressed this
dissatisfaction. Recognizing the need for educational reform within the current
system, the leadership of the Turkish government has made significant commitments
to improve the Turkish education system. As part of this change process, the Turkish
government has sought assistance by sending teachers to western countries
(especially United States, England, Germany, and France) in order to study and learn
about innovations in education and how these innovations may improve Turkish
education.
for learners. Usun (October 2003) indicates that “advantages of technology for
learners are: