Universal Journal of Educational Research 7(4): 1140-1146, 2019 http://www.hrpub.org DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2019.070426 Views of the Pre-service Classroom Teachers about Technology Literacy Selcen Süheyla Ergün 1,* , Nuray Kurtdede Fidan 1 , Nuray Yildirim 2 1 Faculty of Education, Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey 2 Sandıklı School of Applied Sciences, Afyon Kocatepe University, Turkey Copyright©2019 by authors, all rights reserved. Authors agree that this article remains permanently open access under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 International License Abstract Technology literacy can be defined as the whole of the intellectual process, competence and order that individuals need to understand about the relationship between technology and themselves and society. An individual with technology literacy can question technological processes and innovations critically. The aim of this research is to examine the views of the pre-service classroom teachers about technology literacy. The participants of the study are 160 pre-service classroom teachers attending Afyon Kocatepe University. Of them eighty were third grade students and the remaining eighty were fourth grade students. The data of the study were collected through the administration of a survey questionnaire with six open-ended items which was developed by the authors. The data obtained were analysed using the descriptive statistics. The findings are given in tables and discussed. The findings indicate that most of the participants actively use technology and that they often tend to use it in the courses. The participants reported that they could use technological devices more in the courses of social studies, science and life sciences. It is emphasized that the correct use of technological tools can lead to desirable results, but the incorrect use of technological devices may produce undesirable results and that technology should be used consciously. Keywords Attitude towards Technology, Technology Education, Pre-service Classroom Teachers 1. Introduction Technology has been a growing phenomenon since the existence of humanity. The technology that emerged as a result of science made our life easier in every field and saved time. In order to meet the needs of individuals who produce something, share it with others, are self-confident and have necessary skills and information about communication and information technologies and are sensitive to the events technology should be used effectively [1]. People are faced with new technological tools and equipment almost every day. It is very important for individuals to perceive the benefits of such tools and equipment to humanity and to be able to use them for their own needs. Therefore, individuals should be trained to be familiar with technologies through formal and informal education to adapt technological innovations in their daily life [2]. Individuals need to be equipped with modern knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to keep pace with rapidly developing technology and increasingly complex society. The aim of technology education is to enable individuals to understand the dynamic power of technology and to help individuals to use technology in the most efficient way. Technology education becomes important in this context [3]. Technology education is a technological study that provides students with the opportunity to learn about technology-related processes and knowledge needed to solve problems and increase their abilities. The ability to design, develop, manufacture, use, select and maintain technological production is an important component of technology education [4]. The advancement of technology has changed the characteristics of the individual needed by the society. As a result, educational institutions with the largest share in the education of individuals are given great responsibilities, and the concept of literacy has emerged in the field of education. The concept of literacy has had many different meanings over time. In the 21st century, the concept of literacy has expanded, and new literacy types have emerged in line with the needs. One of these literacy types is technology literacy [5]. Considering the literacy concept which emerged as a mandatory requirement of the age of information and technology, it is safe to argue that one of the important types of literacy is technology literacy. Understanding of the technology by the individuals who make up the society is important in terms of enabling them to understand their relations with the society easily [6]. The International Technology Education Association defines technology literacy as the ability to use, manage, evaluate and understand technology [4]. Technology literate CITE THIS PAPER [1] Selcen Süheyla Ergün , Nuray Kurtdede Fidan , Nuray Yildirim , "Views of the Pre-service Classroom Teachers about Technology Literacy," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 1140 - 1146, 2019. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2019.070426.