DIGITAL GAME DESIGN
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)	Comprehend the conceptual importance of the game in the field of communication, ability to implement the player centered application to provide design.
2)	Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and ideas from various perspectives.
3)	Analyze the key elements that make up specific game genres, forms of interactions, mode of narratives and understand how they are employed effectively to create a successful game.
4)	Understand game design theories and methods as well as implement them during game development; to make enjoyable, attractive, instructional and immersive according to the target audience.
5)	Understand the technology and computational principles involved in developing games and master the use of game engines.
6)	Understand the process of creation and use of 2D and 3D assets and animation for video games.
7)	Understand and master the theories and methodologies of understanding and measuring player experience and utilize them during game development process.
8)	Comprehend and master how ideas, concepts and topics are conveyed via games followed by the utilization of these aspects during the development process.
9)	Manage the game design and development process employing complete documentation; following the full game production pipeline via documentation.
10)	Understand and employ the structure and work modes of game development teams; comprehend the responsibilities of team members and collaborations between them while utilizing this knowledge in practice.
11)	Understand the process of game publishing within industry standards besides development and utilize this knowledge practice.
12)	Pitching a video game to developers, publishers, and players; mastering the art of effectively communicating and marketing the features and commercial potential of new ideas, concepts or games.