BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
EDT5013	Online Collaborative Learning	Spring 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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short 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)	He/she applies theoretical business management knowledge on business life.
2)	He/she uses business management function and applies and follows new management technics.
3)	He/she performs legal responsibilities of business, follows and applies legislation.
4)	He/she can use information and communication tecnologies that necessary for their area, follows technological change and applies new technologies to business system.
5)	He/she determines, analyses and solves problems that appear in vocational applications.
6)	He/she manages business finance, analyses business financial situation, and solves financial problems.
7)	He/she gains management skill by managing and enhanging human resource effectively in accordance with business aims.
8)	He/she can understand production and marketing functions as a whole, applies new production and marketing techniques.
9)	He/she calculates cost, makes entry, prepares and interprets financial statements.
10)	He/she has vocational ethical value that market needs in qualified staff, can use Turkish effectively in writing and speaking communication; have proficiency in foreign language knowledge to making international correspond.
11)	He/she follows and applies vocational current and economic developments in national and international area.	2