Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
TURKISH ONLINE JOURNAL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION, cilt.13, sa.3, ss.70-86, 2012 (ESCI)
This study investigated Turkish and Canadian primary school students’ ways of
expressing their perception of cultural understanding through video conferencing and
that of cultural interaction through video conferencing. The qualitative research data
were collected in the form of interviews.
The results obtained were analyzed and interpreted based on the quantitative
content analysis method. The research results revealed that the majority of the
students explained their viewpoints through the effectiveness of the process. The
students highlighted the importance of learning a different culture, using technology
effective and recognizing new friends in the process. Most of the students indicated
that videoconferencing encouraged them to learn and understand about different
cultures, helped them develop cultural awareness, attracted their attention and
increased their motivation.