Computer and instructional technologies preservice teachers' attitudes regarding distance education

The purpose of this research is to analyze the attitudes of Computer Education and Instructional Technology Education Department 1., 2. and 3. grade students regarding the distance education (ARDE), in terms of gender, class level and knowledge level related to distance learning. As a data collection instrument, personal information form and Distance Education Attitude Scale have been used. According to analysis results, the attitudes of the preservice teachers regarding distance education are between undecided and positive. However, it has been determined that class level differentiates ARDE points and third grade students' ARDE points are significantly higher than first grade students. (C) 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd.