Marife Turkish Journal of Religious Studies

Abstract

Developments in the field of technology in the world affect individuals both in positive and negative way. Artificial intelligence applications, which is one of these developments, continue their adventure with Web 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0, which started with Web 1.0 by using Web-based technologies. In 2004, the concept of Web 2.0 emerged at a conference where the future of the Web and new formations in the Web field were discussed and important companies also took part. In Web 1.0, users who browse the sites by reading only as a visitor can interact with Web 2.0 and share. This change swept the whole world in a short time and still shows its effect today. Social media platforms, which are one of the most important parts of Web 2.0, determine the agenda of the country and the world thanks to rapid interaction. Web 2.0 technologies, which are based on information sharing, have an important role in the field of education. This technology, which makes learning easier and interactive, can also make students' learning experiences fun and effective. All over the world, Web 2.0 technologies, which teachers have shown interest in, have been applied in different ways and successful results have been obtained. In 2013 Greg Kulowiec and the same year Donna Young used the concept of "App Smashing" to combine multiple applications to create a single product. It has been applied by teachers all over the world in a short time and has become popular in the education world. While educators only use tools like making posters, creating videos, printing stories, App Smashing allows using multiple Web 2.0 tools to create a single product. Students can work in groups or individually, and most importantly, they can use technologies according to their interests. In this way, students have the right to choose, control and own their learning processes. Students have the opportunity to exhibit the product in their schools and classrooms. They can also share and obtain copyrights by writing their own voiced stories. The role of the teacher in the App Smashing method is to guide the problem solving steps accordingly. Families are also a part of the App Smashing method. Students can do their studies at home using the secure internet provided by the family. The school administration has to show the necessary convenience to the teacher who will apply this method. When necessary, the information technology classroom of the school should be made suitable for the use of students under the control of the teacher. Continuing internet support for students in regions with a lack of internet infrastructure, just like in the pandemic process, will make it easier for students to use the EBA platform and Web 2.0 tools. Access to the Internet and technology is a problem not only for MEB students, but also for University students. It is among the 2023 election promises of the current government that higher education students will be given free internet for once. Universities are required to show the necessary ease in terms of students' access to information technologies. App Smashing is not a work that can be carried out by the teacher alone, both in higher education and in the Ministry of National Education, it is possible in cooperation with the teacher, student, parent, administration. The aim of the study is to clarify the concept of App Smashing, which allows the use of more than one Web 2.0 tool, and to contribute to the literature by examining its use in religious education. By this study, in which the qualitative research method was adopted, the document analysis method was used. By scanning print and internet data sources, some Web 2.0 tools are provided for the use of App Smashing. Sample App Smashing plan designs that can be used in religious education are included in our study. In the conclusion part of the study, the use of the concept of App Smashing in Religious Education has been analyzed and interpreted. In-service activities should be organized both in Higher Education and in the Ministry of National Education, and the concept of App Smashing should be introduced to teachers. Domestic and national software should be implemented in the field of education as well as in the defense industry.