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    A study on the utilization of cameras by teachers and students in online learning environments for preparatory classes
    (Selçuk Üniversitesi, 30.12.2024) Aslan, Mehmet
    The Kahramanmaraş earthquake that took place in 2023 in Turkey resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and plunged the entire nation into mourning. As a result, the country made a nationwide shift to mandatory distance education. Students across the country completed the first semester of their education face-to-face and the second semester through distance education. This study aims to investigate EFL preparatory students’ views about the status of instructors and students' cameras during online learning. The study presents findings gathered from an open-ended questionnaire administered to 53 students enrolled in a preparatory class at a state university in Turkey. According to the results, nearly half of the students believe that the instructor's camera should be on at all times during the lecture because seeing the teacher’s gestures and expressions may create a more professional and realistic classroom environment. Regarding the status of student cameras, a large percentage of students agreed that their cameras should be off due to reasons such as lack of privacy, feeling shy, distractions, and concerns about their appearance. The study concludes that a teacher’s camera should be on unless there is a serious hindrance, and students should not be forced to turn their cameras on due to potential reasons.