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Integration of Technology to Learning-Teaching Processes and
Google Workspace Tools: A Literature Review
Umut Akcil 1 , Huseyin Uzunboylu 2 and Elanur Kinik 1, *

1 Faculty of Education, Near East University, Near East University Blvd, Mersin 10, TR-99138 Nicosia, Turkey;
u.akcil@neu.edu.tr
2 Higher Education Planning, Supervision, Accreditation & Coordination, Mersin 10, TR-99138 Nicosia, Turkey;
huseyin.uzunboylu@gmail.com
* Correspondence: elanurkkanbul@gmail.com

Abstract: During the pandemic, educators around the world were unexpectedly encouraged to
switch to online and distance learning. They tried to integrate face-to-face learning–teaching pro-
cesses in the classrooms into the technological environment and to sustain this process in the best
way. In this research, it is aimed to examine the current results in the current studies on technol-
ogy integration into the teaching–learning processes in the literature. In order to collect data, a
descriptive compilation pattern was used within the frame of the Literature Search method based
on the qualitative method. The data obtained by examining the current articles obtained with the
keyword “Technology Integration” were used in the research. As a result of the study, it was seen that
technology integration is a complex and multidimensional process with several dynamics, and full
integration cannot be achieved. As a result, recommendations were made in the context of various
 models and Google Workspace tools to help ensure technology integration in line with the obstacles

specified in the studies.
Citation: Akcil, U.; Uzunboylu, H.;
Kinik, E. Integration of Technology to Keywords: sustainable technology integration; TPACK; Gagne’s teaching activities model; google
Learning-Teaching Processes and workspace tools
Google Workspace Tools: A Literature
Review. Sustainability 2021, 13, 5018.
https://doi.org/10.3390/su13095018

1. Introduction
Academic Editors: Teen-Hang Meen,
Due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic that influenced the world, effort
Charles Tijus and Jui-Che Tu
has been paid to integrate education and training to digital media in several countries.
Received: 27 March 2021
Institutions have embarked on an effort to sustain the distance learning of students with
Accepted: 28 April 2021 maximum efficiency using the infrastructures they developed and the digital tools and
Published: 29 April 2021 equipment they employed [1–3]. Infrastructures and enriched digital content established
for the academic success of students are highly important. Besides, the theories and models
Publisher’s Note: MDPI stays neutral on which this structure and content is based are also critical [4]. One of the requirements
with regard to jurisdictional claims in for teachers in the 21st century is being prepared to integrate instructional technology into
published maps and institutional affil- teaching practices effectively. Despite great technology investments in schools, teacher
iations. training and development around technology integration and pedagogical implementation
may lag behind [5].
There are reasons why there is no clear definition of technology integration in the
learning and teaching processes. First of all, technology integration is a complex, multi-
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dimensional process that involves various dynamics such as several technological tools,
Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. teachers, students, school management and education programs [6–8]. In addition, different
This article is an open access article technology integration models are introduced according to the learning theory adopted by
distributed under the terms and researchers [9–11]. Finally, due to the technology–education interaction, constant changes
conditions of the Creative Commons in the technology integration process make it difficult to define the process [12,13].
Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// A technology integration to be established, as learning–teaching processes must be
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conditions is not using technology tools that support sustainable innovative teaching
practices [14,15].
The results of a study examined the obstacles preventing systemic, effective and
sustainable technology integration within schools, and the three main obstacles to the
sustainability of the program are—(1) schools do not take advantage of the opportunity to
review their current vision, (2) schools do not use data to make changes, and (3) limited
access to technology [16].
We are faced with an environment where educators try to master all technologies, and
the more web 2.0 tools they know, the better educational environments they will create.
Trying and learning dozens of web 2.0 tools to design an interactive lesson is exhausting
for both educators and students. In addition, it creates security gaps especially in terms of
online assessment and takes education away from the target [17].
In this context, in the study, the integration of technology into the courses is discussed,
and related articles in the last four years are examined. As a result, it has been determined
that Google Workspace tools, which can be accessed with an interactive and single account
instead of independent web 2.0 tools/systems, are advantageous, and recommendations
are made as to the stage of the course where they should be used.
At the beginning of the study, the justification, purpose and sub-goals of the research
are stated. After the basic method is given, the articles on technology integration included in
the research are examined. Subsequently, technology integration and models are analyzed,
and Gagne’s Teaching Activities Model and Google Workspace Tools are explained as a
solution. The paper is finalized with results and recommendations.
In the research, it is aimed to examine the current results in the present studies on
technology integration into the teaching–learning processes in the literature. Answers were
sought for the following sub-goals related to this purpose.
• What problems have been encountered in the studies on technology integration?
• Who is the work on technology integration aimed at? And
• What kind of a way should be followed to overcome the obstacles mentioned in the
studies on technology integration?

2. Materials and Methods


In the research, a descriptive compilation pattern was used within the frame of
the literature-based resource review method to collect data with a qualitative method.
In addition to the useful recovery of a particular subject, review articles are also very
important for researchers to follow the innovations in their fields of expertise [18]. In the
explanatory compilation pattern, current studies selected according to author preferences
are listed. In this context, 20 current articles written in Turkey found with the “technology
integration” keyword search in the Turkish version of Google Scholar have been examined
and the obtained data have been used.
All articles that can be accessed via Academic Google can be found in DergiPark Ac-
ademic. DergiPark Academic is an electronic database that provides electronic hosting and
editorial process management services for all academic refereed journals (2048 jour-nals)
published in Turkey. Within the framework of the main problems revealed in this study,
the proposed model is planned to be applied experimentally on students in Turkey. For
this reason, the studies in DergiPark Academic were chosen in order to form the basis for
the scientific research planned with quantitative methods in the future.
In order to examine in detail the studies on Technology Integration into Learning-
Teaching Processes in the last four years, the articles published in 2016–2020 were surveyed.
The criteria such as the article being written in Turkey and conducted by Turkish researchers,
and data being provided by teachers, pre-service teachers and researchers, were taken into
account as the selection criteria.
The articles selected based on the aforementioned criteria were tabulated based on
headings such as title, publication year, sample group and top results obtained. In the study,
the results obtained in the articles were discussed, their relevance was explained, the data
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were compared, and recommendations were made in the context of Google Workspace tools
that would facilitate the integration of technology in parallel with the specified obstacles.

2.1. Studies on Technology Integration Included in the Research


Of the 20 studies included in Table 1, 20% were published in 2016, 10% were published
in 2017, 35% were published in 2018, 15% were published in 2019 and 20% were published
in 2020. Documents/content/tools were examined in 16% of the studies, whereas 28% were
conducted on teacher candidates and 56% on educators. In Table 1, it is clearly seen that studies
conducted on different teachers/pre-service teachers in different institutions have similar
deficiencies, especially in terms of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies).

Table 1. Selected Studies on Technology Integration.

Publish
ID Title Sample Group Top Results
Year
Investigation of the Usage Status of Digital
(Lack of ICT competencies) Pre-service teachers’
Materials at Primary School Level in the 48 pre-service teacher
1 2020 levels of using digital tools for educational
Process of Technology Integration to candidates
purposes are not sufficient.
Learning and Teaching Environments
(Insufficient in-service training & Inadequate
technological infrastructure) It was seen that the
ICT resources that teachers use the most are
Secondary School Teachers’ Uses of ICT computers and projection, and the material they
2 Resources and the Problems they Face: 2020 250 teachers use the most is presentation. Teachers mostly
Kocaeli Case experience problems such as access to qualified
material, lack of technical infrastructure, and
need a material network, in-service training and
technical support.
(Lack of ICT competencies) In terms of
Competencies of Prospective Teachers be able
47 ICT teacher integrating web 2.0 tools into the learning
3 to Integrate into Web 2.0 Technologies to 2020
candidate environment, only 12.77% of the teachers were
Learning Environment
found sufficient.
(Lack of ICT competencies) It is concluded that,
The Relationship between Pre-Service although the attitudes of the participants towards
4 Teachers’ Technology Competencies and 2020 339 teacher candidates technology are positive, they do not consider
Technology Perspectives themselves sufficient in terms of using
technology for educational purposes.
(Lack of ICT competencies) While pre-service
Assessment of Pre-service Mathematics
40 mathematics teachers developed course plans, they had
5 Teachers’ Lesson Plans in Terms of 2019
teacher candidates difficulty in adaptation of the field, pedagogy
Technology Integration
and technology.
(Lack of ICT competencies) Since the teachers did
Teachers’ Opinions on Technology that They not have sufficient knowledge, they could not
6 Want to Integrate into the Learning-Teaching 2019 1680 teachers address the pedagogical problems they faced
Process while integrating technology with the learning
and teaching process.
(Lack of ICT competencies) It has been observed
that the level of technology integration is low in
the curriculum, technology is not included in some
Examining Technology Integration in
7 2019 document analysis courses, and the expressions related to the
Primary School Curriculums
technology in the curriculum are generally for
superficial use only or in the form
of recommendation.
(Lack of ICT competencies) It is stated that
pedagogues are the main responsible persons for
A review of technology integration in ELT: adapting information and communication
8 2018 review
From CALL to MALL technologies in an innovative way and making
the choices that best suit their educational
situation.
(Insufficient in-service training) It was shown
that almost all technologies used in the study
A Descriptive Content Analysis of Research
content analysis were non-interactive and the technological tools
9 on Technology Integration in Science 2018
35 articles used were mostly animation. In technology
Education: The Case of Turkey
integration studies, it was determined that the
cooperation among students was low.
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Table 1. Cont.

Publish
ID Title Sample Group Top Results
Year
(Lack of ICT competencies) It was determined
Investigation of Technology Integration
4174 teacher that as the age levels of pre-service teachers
10 Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Pre-service Teachers’ 2018
candidates increased, technology integration self-efficacy
Who Attend Pedagogical Formation Training
belief scores decreased.
(Lack of ICT competencies & Inadequate
technological infra-structure) It has been
Technological Integration into determined that faculty members experience
11 Learning—Teaching Process of the 2018 29 faculty members problems arising from lack of technical
Instructors in the Faculty of Education infrastructure, insufficient technology knowledge,
and technical problems while using technology in
their lessons.
(Lack of ICT competencies & Inadequate
Teacher Training Using Technology in technological infra-structure) Education was
12 2018 610 teachers
Education: A Case Study generally found satisfactory, and Microsoft
applications were the most learned ones.
(Lack of ICT competencies) Pre-service teachers
complained that there was no internet or
Experiences of Teacher Candidates Using necessary equipment and that web 2.0 tools could
Web 2.0 Tools In The Scope of Field 25 ICT teacher not be used in learning environments. However,
13 2018
Competences In Information Technology candidate they stated that the use of such tools would give
Education more harm than benefits for both the teacher and
the student if they require prior knowledge and if
appropriate integration strategies are not used.
(Lack of ICT competencies) Although they are
aware of the software that can be used in
Examining Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers’ mathematics courses, it has been determined that
50 mathematics
14 Views about Technology and their Integration 2018 they have expressed their inability to use this
teacher candidates
Processes of Technology into Lessons software. In the research, it was concluded that
pre-service teachers had difficulties in integrating
technology into mathematics education.
(Lack of ICT competencies & Inadequate
technological infra-structure) It has been revealed
that teachers classify the barriers to integration of
Use of QR Codes in Science Education: QR code applications into science lessons as
15 Science Teachers’ 2017 24 science teachers follows: external factors (such as technological
Opinions and Suggestions infrastructure deficiencies in schools, internet
access, mobile device deficiencies) and internal
factors (such as teachers’ lack of information to
use this technology).
(Insufficient in-service training) While training
and research is conducted on the use of
interactive boards, tablets, smartphones, QR
Evaluation of Teaching Technologies and
codes, touch computers, smart televisions, cloud
16 Material Design Course ın terms of 2017 document analysis
technologies, interactive teaching software in
Contribution to Technology Integration
education in the international arena, it is
emphasized that there is no curriculum for the
use of existing technologies in Turkey.
E-Content Development Under (Lack of ICT competencies) It was observed that
10 secondary schools
School-University Collaboration: A Case teachers generally are in need of e-content;
17 2016 teacher and 51 ICT
Study Analysis Based on Technology however, lack of time and technology knowledge
teacher candidate
Integration Planning Model to prepare e-content is an important obstacle.
(Lack of ICT competencies) The teachers stated
10 preschool teacher
Teachers’ Opinions about Digital Storytelling that they found digital useful, but they
18 2016 candidates and
in Preschool Education experienced difficulties in the process due to the
3 teachers
lack of theoretical and technological knowledge.
(Insufficient in-service training) The possibility
that the tools included in the study could be
Technology Integration in the Learning and
19 2016 Survey, Web Tools outdated in a few years was reminded, and it was
Teaching Process of Mathematics: Tools
stated that the study was limited in terms of
reflecting the technology of the future.
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Table 1. Cont.

Publish
ID Title Sample Group Top Results
Year
(Insufficient in-service training & Inadequate
technological infrastructure) It has been stated
that the in-service training program in
Evaluation of in-Service Training Program Technology Usage Course is partially successful,
20 Named Technology Usage Course in 2016 146 formatter teachers and there are problems such as time,
Education infrastructure, practice, and trainer quality.
According to the results of the research, it was
observed that this in-service training program
was not at the desired level.

The results of the studies carried out in the last 4 years included in the scope of
the research constitute the following—when the problems encountered are examined
in general, the in-service trainings/training programs provided are not sufficient, the
educators are inadequate in integrating the technology into their courses, and they lack
knowledge about technology.
Among the results of the studies carried out in the last 4 years included in the scope
of the research, when the problems encountered are examined in general, three main
deficiencies come to the forefront. These were found to be inadequate ICT competencies,
insufficient in-service training and inadequate technological infrastructure. Failure to in-
clude the aforementioned in-service trainings/training programs to achieve relevant goals,
inability of educators to integrate technology into their lessons, and lack of knowledge
about technology are factors that affect each other.
It can be said that the variety of web 2.0 tools/systems used in the studies, in-service
training deficiencies and hardware-infrastructure deficiencies affected these results [19].
Inadequate ICT competencies rank first among all the main conclusions and it is the most
influential factor in the inability to fully realize the integration of technology into teaching–
learning processes. In addition, no technology integration model was used in the studies.
In addition to all these factors, it is seen that the lack of infrastructure in educational
institutions has a negative effect on the process. Another factor that negatively affects the
process is that teachers do not have adequate time.
In this study, it is believed that teachers and pre-service teachers need simple tools
that can be integrated with each other, which are simple-to-use, free and accessible with a
single account in order to integrate technology into their courses. In that way, it is projected
that the integration process will become easier, more effective and simpler in terms of both
management and achievements.

2.2. Technology Integration and Its Models


Technology integration in education was originally defined as the use of technology
only in classrooms. Today, it is defined as a permanent and sustainable process that
contributes to student learning. However, at this point, the problem of how the integration
process that can contribute to student learning can be realized is at the center. It is not easy
to understand and implement a complex, multi-dimensional, dynamic process such as
technology integration, and different models have been developed to date [20].
When examining the integration models in Figure 1, it can be seen that many of them
deal with integration from different perspectives, and that indicators of integration for each
model show difference in terms of objectives and elements [21].
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Figure 1. Technology Integration Models.

In this section, the models and definitions in the literature regarding technology
integration into learning–teaching processes are examined, and their similarities and
differences are revealed.
On the other hand, in the 5W1H Unified Integration Model, the focus is on student
learning, and it is based on analyzing and planning the process to increase learning of
students the numbers in the model are as follows;
• What: Required ICT resources and applications;
• Why: Displaying the goal of the integration process and determining the reasons for
using ICT;
• How: How will appropriate teaching and learning strategies be used?
• Where: Preparing suitable environment;
• When: Planning of the application; and
• Who: Properties of target audience [22].
In the Generic Model of Pedagogy, Social Interaction and Technology, the emphasis is
not on students and teachers, but on the tool in the process and what the tool provides in
various contexts. The crux of the point in this model is how to use the tools to complete the
task in an effective and useful way, satisfying the user. The model is theoretically based
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on constructivist theory, interaction design, and utility dimensions [23]. In this model,
pedagogy and social interaction are seen as the basic building blocks in the integration
process, while technology is accepted as a component that supports these building blocks.
Vanderlinde and Braak examined technology integration from the perspective of the school,
and examined the factors affecting ICT integration and the application of ICT in curriculum
within the framework of the e-capacity model they developed [24].
The E-capacity Model addresses the integration process from a broader perspective,
and emphasizes schools as institutions where education is essentially realized. It assumes
that as students, teachers and tools are sub-units of school system, and they can be sup-
ported only if the whole is developed. In this model, contrary to many studies, teachers’
use of ICT is not seen as a dependent variable; on the contrary, it is taken as a process or an
independent variable that leads to other results.
Similarly, the Concentric Ring Model assumes that the characteristics of schools and
teachers as educational institutions in general will be effective in integration. This model
is important as it addresses integration both at the individual and corporate level by the
interaction of factors. It also clarifies the complex structure of factors affecting integration
process using internal and external factors by examining the structural and cultural features
of teachers as well as schools separately. The purpose of using technology, which is
the dependent variable in the model and is placed in the center, is examined in three
dimensions, namely gaining basic technology skills, using technology as an information
tool, and using technology as a learning tool.
On the other hand, Systematic Planning Models were developed not in order to
describe the factors affecting the integration process, and individuals or roles in the process,
but to define the process, level or stage of the integration. These models are more useful in
terms of determining the level and points that can be improved by revealing the existing
integration level and showing the possible steps to achieve the highest level of integration.
Wang and Woo stated that ICT integration will take place at three levels according to the
content discussed [25]:
• Curriculum (Macro level): Integrating ICT into all content and learning experiences in
an entire course process;
• Topic (Meso level): The use of ICT to support student learning in specific topics; and
• Course (Micro level): Using ICT to explain the subject better in one or more courses.
In the Activity System Model, Demiraslan and Usluel discussed the integration of ICT
into education and training processes within the framework of the Activity Theory and put
forward an activity system model related to integration within the framework of Activity
Theory elements [26]:
• Tools: ICT and non-ICT tools, methods used;
• Subject: Teacher (teaching experience, teaching approach);
• Rules: Evaluation criteria;
• Community: Students, teachers, school management, ICT coordinator;
• Object: Purposes of using ICT in the learning-teaching process;
• Division of Labor: The roles and responsibilities of teachers and students; and
• Output: Reflections of the use of ICT in the learning and teaching process on student
learning and teaching.
The integration model created within the framework of activity theory is very impor-
tant in that it includes all the individuals involved in the integration process and clearly
defines the tools, rules, duties of individuals, objectives and the output of the process, and
emphasizes the interaction between these elements. It can be stated that the integration
process, which we can define as a rather complicated process, is effective in terms of
revealing the relationships in the activity system by providing the opportunity to clarify
the multi-dimensional dynamic structure and to examine these dynamics together [27].
The Five-Stage Model for Computer Technology Integration was developed by Toledo
for teacher training programs to help educational institutions such as schools, universities
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or departments and their sub-units have a better understanding of their place in integration
and guide them in moving forward from their current status [28]. There are five stages of
technology integration in the model:
• Pre-integration: Lack of university pioneering;
• Transition: Changing institutional leadership at the university, school or department level;
• Development: Educational institutions such as schools, universities or departments
begin to complete tasks that will integrate technology into their curriculum;
• Dissemination: Developments are made to meet the hardware, software and system-
atic training needed for the school to be successful in technology integration; and
• Integration within the scope of the entire system: Integration of required competency
standards for students, the integration of computer technologies in every teacher
education course, the interest of teachers and students in increasing integration [28].
In the Technology Integration Planning Model, developed by Mishra and Koehler,
the key point is teachers, and teacher roles and teacher competencies for integration are
emphasized [29].
When the definitions, indicators and models of technology integration in learning-
teaching processes are examined, it is seen that integration is generally structured on one
or more different aspects such as the student, instructor, institution, technology, infra-
structure, support systems, and sustainability.
As for the modeling studies conducted to explain the process and integration elements,
it was noted that some of the models dealt with technology integration in the con-text of the
school, while others focused on the context of the instructor, the socio-cultural context, and
the interaction of various elements in the process. On the other hand, it can be stated that
the proposed models of integration differ in terms of examining various environmental and
external factors such as equipment, management, infrastructure, technology, government,
culture as well as individual factors such as attitude, belief, intention, skill, and perception.
Finally, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) describes effec-
tive technology integration elements by planning the integration process step by step and
revealing the important elements at each stage. The TPACK model is proposed in this
study due to its mentioned characteristics.

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Model


In this model developed by Mishra and Koehler [30], the basic knowledge structure
needed by educators in the fields of teaching with technology and teaching of technology
in their own study areas and at the level that they will deliver teaching is defined.
The model in Figure 2 shows how the teacher’s understanding of technology, peda-
gogy and content interact with each other in providing effective discipline-based technology-
supported teaching. The fact that an educator has these three skills at a sufficient level
paves the way to create the most efficient course environment. If the educator does not
have any of these skills, we cannot be located in the dark green area on the chart, which
reduces efficiency and quality in both physical classes and distance education [30].
Teaching technology integration requires teacher educators to grapple with constantly
changing, politically impacted professional requirements, continuously evolving educa-
tional technology resources, and varying needs across content disciplines and contexts [31].
Teacher educators cannot foresee how their students may be expected to use educational
technologies in the future or how technologies will change during their careers. Therefore,
training student teachers to practice technology integration in meaningful, effective, and
sustainable ways is a daunting challenge [32].
The model in Figure 2 shows how the teacher’s understanding of technolog
gogy and content interact with each other in providing effective discipline-based
ogy-supported teaching. The fact that an educator has these three skills at a suffic
paves the way to create the most efficient course environment. If the educator
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to the Google Workspace tools, there are Google Chrome plugins and many applications in
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the Google Workspace Marketplace, and it is stated with which Google tool works with the
integration [38].
Thus, the use of hundreds of Google tools and add-ons, which are integrated with
each other, tools that can be accessed from a single account, where the needs of the day can
be met and continuously updated, enable a sustainable technology integration.
Google For Apps Education enables students to gain skills when technology is con-
figured to support educational programs and courses and supports them. While Google
applications continue to transform classroom environments with several educational fea-
tures, it has provided integration of Classroom and Meet according to the different distance
education alternatives used by schools due to pandemic events [39].

3. Conclusions and Recommendations


The teaching and learning environment is one of many that have been positively
influenced by technological developments [40]. In this study, which aims to examine the
current results of the present studies on integration of technology into the teaching–learning
processes, the problems encountered among the results of the studies performed in the
last 4 years are generally examined. It was observed that the in-service training/training
programs provided in the study did not reach their exact goals, the trainers were inadequate
in integrating the technology into their course, and that they lacked knowledge about
technology. It can be said that the variety of web 2.0 tools/systems used in the studies, in-
service training deficiencies and hardware-infrastructure deficiencies affected these results.
In the study, it is thought that teachers and prospective teachers need simple, simple-to-
use, free and accessible tools that can be integrated with each other instead of independent
web tools/systems in order to integrate technology into their lessons [41]. Thus, it is
envisaged that the integration process will become easier, more effective and simpler in
terms of both management and success. These tools are also mobile-friendly and suitable
for a sustainable education [42].
In this context, it is important to organize Google Workspace Tools within the frame-
work of the TPACK Integration Model and Gagne’s Teaching Activities Model, which
are integrated with each other, can be accessed with a simple, single account instead of
commissioning a wide variety of web 2.0 tools/systems [43–45].
Researchers are advised to work on technology integration using Google Workspace
tools, and more studies on teaching programs that integrate technology are encouraged.
From this point of view, it is believed that the research will create awareness in terms
of tools that can be used for sustainable technology integration, will provide grounds for
new research on the subject, and contribute to the relevant literature.

Author Contributions: Conceptualization, E.K. and U.A.; methodology, E.K.; validation, E.K., U.A.
and H.U.; formal analysis, E.K.; investigation, E.K.; resources, H.U.; data curation, U.A.; writing—
original draft preparation, E.K.; writing—review and editing, U.A.; visualization, E.K.; supervision,
U.A. and H.U. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding: This research received no external funding.
Institutional Review Board Statement: Not applicable.
Informed Consent Statement: Not applicable.
Data Availability Statement: Not applicable.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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