Computer Usage Status of Special Education Tutors in Teaching How to Read and Write: The Example of Nicosia Province

In this research, it was targeted to analyze the computer usage status of special education tutors in teaching how to read and write. In the research, a descriptive model, the qualitative research method was used. The population of the research is consisted of 18 special education tutors working in special and formal education schools located in Nicosia Province of Northern Cyprus. An interview form for the research data, was prepared and the expert opinion was received. The data gathered, was subjected to the content analysis, and assembled under themes. According to the findings of the research, it was found out that; tutors faced problems when teaching how to read and write, they used the materials and the activities available on the internet for the solution of these problems, and that there were also tutors who did not to use these materials and activities. Moreover, it was also determined that the materials and the websites on the internet environment, were not suitable for every student, and that they were limited.