ICT in Social Studies Education
There has been a strong emphasis in Turkey to integrate Information and
Communication Technologies (ICT) in schooling by the governments in the last decade
(M.E.B., 2011). Authorities governing Turkish education, and scholars alike are emphasizing
the importance of educating pupils with knowledge and skills for independent and meaningful
learning. This aim will be achieved better with the integration of ICT into teaching and
learning process. Along with implementing projects to integrate ICT into education, the
philosophy that lies under school curricula has also shifted towards constructivism (M. E.B.,
2006).