THE INFLUENCE OF ICTS IN STUDENTS' EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: AN ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF THE INTERNET BY STUDENTS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS


ZOR İ., YUMURTACI O.

4th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN), Barcelona, Spain, 2 - 04 July 2012, pp.7535-7544 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Barcelona
  • Country: Spain
  • Page Numbers: pp.7535-7544
  • Keywords: ICT, Internet, democracy, democratic participation, public domain, undergraduate education, social networks
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

It is accepted that we live in an age of information. Just as the industrial revolution enabled the establishment of the industrial society in the 19th century, technological revolutions that took place in the 20th century have led to the establishment of the information society. As a result, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have surrounded us, creating an information and communication network that influences the daily lives and even the thought processes of individuals. ICTs have been embedded in education, economy, politics, and daily life - resulting in a re-structuring of both individual and social experiences.