Digital Applications in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the importance and ethics of digital applications in developing Turkish language skills. The research is based on a case study design, one of the qualitative research models. The study group consists of 16 teachers working in Aksaray province. In order to obtain in-depth information on the topic, the data collection method used was the interview technique. During the data analysis process, qualitative research methods were employed, and a semi-structured interview form designed by the researcher was used as the data collection tool. The audio recordings obtained during the semi-structured interviews were analyzed through content analysis, and meaningful relationships between the data were revealed. The study examined the effects of digital language learning applications on Turkish language skills through themes such as "Word Cards," "Word Games," and "Grammar Exercises," with "Grammar Exercises" being the most emphasized element among the participants. The research demonstrates that digital applications play an important role in Turkish language teaching and helps in understanding teachers' perceptions of developing more effective strategies for using these tools.