ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION (ENGLISH, NONTHESIS, DE)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
EDT5013 Online Collaborative Learning Fall 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: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. SEZİN EŞFER ÖNDÜNÇ
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) Possessing fundamental theoretical and factual knowledge in the field of language education
2) Understanding key concepts related to English language teaching and second language acquisition, as well as the relationships between these concepts
3) Following current developments in educational sciences and foreign language teaching
4) Understanding and evaluating curricula, strategies, approaches, methods, and techniques related to foreign language teaching
5) Acquiring and developing practical skills related to language education
6) Effectively applying scientific and pedagogical knowledge in teaching processes
7) Applying teaching strategies, methods, and techniques appropriate to students' proficiency levels and individual differences
8) Utilizing academic and technological resources (including CALL and MALL) in the field of foreign language teaching
9) Selecting and developing appropriate instructional materials based on students’ needs
10) Sharing knowledge and skills in language education with academic and professional communities
11) Continuously developing professionally by keeping up with recent advancements in foreign language teaching
12) Adapting teaching processes according to existing conditions and effectively implementing assessment and evaluation methods
13) Demonstrating autonomy and responsibility in educational and teaching processes