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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

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

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)	List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2)	Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3)	Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4)	Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5)	Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6)	Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7)	Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8)	Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9)	Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10)	Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11)	Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12)	Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13)	Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14)	Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15)	Have the professional and ethical responsibility.
16)	Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17)	Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18)	Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.