Designation of Web 2.0 tools expected by the students on technology-based learning environment

Recently, dimension of education has changed as a result of technology's rapid development. Virtual learning environment has been growing rich while diversity of education technology has been increasing. The purpose of this study is to examine which Web 2.0 tools are expected by the students on technology-based learning environment. A questionnaire is prepared, consisting of 23 questions and data was collected. The sample of the study consists of 60 students from department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies. SPSS 16.0 was employed to analyze and interpret the collected data. Frequency, independent samples t-test and percentage methods were used during the analysis process. The results of the study show that the most appropriate software having web 2.0 tools which satisfy students' expectations from Technology Based Learning Environment is learning management systems. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.