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Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction |
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2) |
Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning |
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3) |
Theoretical foundations of collaborative learning and online collaborative learning |
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4) |
Process of online collaborative learning design |
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5) |
Online collaborative learning tools |
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6) |
Online collaborative learning tools |
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7) |
Building online learning communities |
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8) |
Evaluating online collaborative learning cases |
Examining the cases |
9) |
Process of online collaborative learning design |
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10) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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11) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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12) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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13) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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14) |
Design, development, implementation and evaluation of an online collaborative learning environment. |
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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.
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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
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
Utilize the wealth of information stored in computer databases to answer basic biological questions and solve problems such as diagnosis and treatment of diseases. |
3 |
2) |
Acquire an ability to compile and analyze biological information, clearly present and discuss the conclusions, the inferred knowledge and the arguments behind them both in oral and written format. |
4 |
3) |
Develop critical, creative and analytical thinking skills. |
5 |
4) |
Develop effective communication skills and have competence in scientific speaking, reading and writing abilities in English and Turkish. |
3 |
5) |
Gain knowledge of different techniques and methods used in genetics and acquire the relevant laboratory skills. |
4 |
6) |
Detect biological problems, learn to make hypothesis and solve the hypothesis by using variety of experimental and observational methods. |
4 |
7) |
Gain knowledge of methods for collecting quantitative and qualitative data and obtain the related skills. |
3 |
8) |
Conduct research through paying attention to ethics, human values and rights. Pay special attention to confidentiality of information while working with human subjects. |
5 |
9) |
Obtain basic concepts used in theory and practices of molecular biology and genetics and establish associations between them. |
4 |
10) |
Search and use literature to improve himself/herself and follow recent developments in science and technology. |
5 |
11) |
Be aware of the national and international problems in the field and search for solutions. |
4 |