PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EDT5013	Online Collaborative Learning	Spring	3	0	3	12

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ŞİRİN KARADENİZ ORAN
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Introducing theoretical foundations, design principles and tools of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning. Designing, implementing and evaluating an online collaborative learning environment.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
o Explain theoretical foundations of online collaborative learning (OCL),
o Explain design principles od OCL,
o Use OCL tools,
o Evaluate OCL’s according to instructional design principles,
o Design and implement OCL.

Course Content

Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning; online learning processes, design, problems and applications; building online learning communities in online collaborative learning; online collaborative learning tools (electronic mail, intranets, portals, online communities, Weblogs, dashboards, conferences, forums, meeting rooms, learning management, flowchart and information management). Examining and evaluating online collaborative learning cases. Designing, developing, implementing and evaluating an online collaborative learning environment.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction
2)	Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning
3)	Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning
4)	Process of online collaborative learning design
5)	Online collaborative learning tools
6)	Online collaborative learning tools
7)	Building online learning communities
8)	Evaluating online collaborative learning cases	Examining the cases
9)	Process of online collaborative learning design
10)	Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment.
11)	Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment.
12)	Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment.
13)	Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment.
14)	Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Roberts, T.S. (2003). Online Collaborative Learning: Theory and Practice. Information Science Publishing.

Johnson, J., Johnson, R. & Holubec, E. (1994). Cooperative learning in the classroom. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Alexandria, VA. ISBN: 0-87120-2395.

References:

Jonassen, D., Howland, J., Moore, J., & Marra, R. (2003). Learning to Solve Problems with Technology: A Constructivist Perspective. Upper Saddle River: Upper Saddle River.

Jyothi, S. (2012). Visualising Interactions in Online Collaborative Learning Environments: An Exploration Of Students' Online Participation.LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

McConnell. (2002). Implementing computer supported cooperative learning (2nd ed.). Sterling, VA: Stylus Publishing Inc.Oosterhof, A., Conrad, R. M., & Ely, D. P. (2008). Assessing Learners Online (1st ed.): Prentice Hall.

Tu, C.H. (2004). Online Collaborative Learning Communities: Twenty-One Designs to Building an Online Collaborative Learning Community.Libraries Unlimited

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 20
Presentation	1	% 10
Project	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Presentations / Seminar	1	10	10
Project	1	80	80
Homework Assignments	2	30	60
Total Workload			192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2)	To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3)	To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4)	To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5)	To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6)	To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7)	To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8)	To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9)	To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10)	To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11)	To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12)	To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.