The Importance of Education for Technological Development and the Role of Internet-Based Learning in Education

• Main Authors: Cetin, Ozdemir, Cakiroglu, Murat, Bayılmış, Cüneyt, Ekiz, Hüseyin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 21.06.2023
• Subjects: Computer Science - Computers and Society
• DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2306.12082

The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology (TOJET) July 2004 volume 3 Issue 3 Article 17 In today's world, many technologically advanced countries have realized that real power lies not in physical strength but in educated minds. As a result, every country has embarked on restructuring its education system to meet the demands of technology. As a country in the midst of these developments, we cannot remain indifferent to this transformation in education. In the Information Age of the 21st century, rapid access to information is crucial for the development of individuals and societies. To take our place among the knowledge societies in a world moving rapidly towards globalization, we must closely follow technological innovations and meet the requirements of technology. This can be achieved by providing learning opportunities to anyone interested in acquiring education in their area of interest. This study focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of internet-based learning compared to traditional teaching methods, the importance of computer usage in internet-based learning, negative factors affecting internet-based learning, and the necessary recommendations for addressing these issues. In today's world, it is impossible to talk about education without technology or technology without education.