EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY (ENGLISH, THESIS)
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
EDT5014	Game-Based 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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	Discuss educational games and game based learning to explain a range of potential learning applications, discuss the implications of different models, theories, topics and tools related to learning through digital games, design and document an educational game storyboard or prototype, identifying target users, objectives, outcomes, and issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1.to be able to define a game and educational games.
2.to be able to analyze existing educational games in regards to their efficiency in learning
3.to be able to demonstrate reflective and critical thought about the value of game based learning.
4.to be able to analyze the research studies on game based learning and define new research topics in this respect.
5.to be able to relate game based learning with various learning theories and methods
6.to be able to describe and explain selected issues, people, concepts, and principles involved in the design of educational games
7.to be able to critically examine different educational game design models
8.to be able to design an educational game based on educational game design models
9.to be able to design and document an educational game storyboard or prototype, identifying target users, objectives, outcomes, and issues
10.to be able to analyze the learning potential in a completed game or proposed design to determine whether or not it might be suitable for use in an educational setting.

Course Content

Games, educational games, game based learning and instruction, game design, educational game design (elements), assessment and evaluation in educational games, documenting, prototyping and testing, future of educational games

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Games, educational games, simulations	Analyze games
2)	History of games in education	Examine various educational games
3)	Learning theories and game based learning	Relate game based learning with various learning theories and methods
4)	Game based learning	Prepare and present a lesson plan based on game based learning
5)	Game based learning	Prepare and present a lesson plan based on game based learning
6)	Topics and issues related with the research on game based learning	Find the gaps in the literature of game based learning and/or define research designs to fill these gaps
7)	Game design	Examine and analyze various game design models
8)	Educational game design	Examine and analyze educational game design models, create your own game design model
9)	Elements of educational game design	Examine the elements of educational game design
10)	Elements of educational game design	Examine the elements of educational game design
11)	Assessment and evaluation in educational games	Leveraging assessment and evaluation in educational games
12)	Documenting, prototyping and testing	Documenting, prototyping and testing in the process of educational game design
13)	Future of educational games	Discussion about the educational games in future
14)	Presentations	Present and discuss the educational games

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Prensky, M. (2001). Digital Game-Based Learning. McGraw Hill. URL: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Game-Based-Learning-Marc-Prensky/dp/0071454004

References:

Schell, J. (2008). The Art of Game Design: A Book Lenses
URL: http://www.amazon.com/Art-Game-Design-book-lenses/dp/0123694965

Ito, M. et al., (2009). Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out
URL: http://mitpress.mit.edu/catalog/item/default.asp?ttype=2&tid=11889

Salen, K. (2007). The Ecology of Games: Connecting Youth, Games, and Learning. MIT Press.

Gee, J.P. (2007). What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy: Revised and Updated Edition. Palgrave Macmillan.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	5	% 50
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 30
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Homework Assignments	5	20	100
Midterms	1	20	20
Final	1	30	30
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)	Being able to develop and deepen their knowledge at the level of expertise in the same or a different field, based on undergraduate level qualifications.
2)	To be able to comprehend the interdisciplinary interaction with which the field is related.
3)	To be able to use the theoretical and applied knowledge at the level of expertise acquired in the field.
4)	To be able to interpret and create new knowledge by integrating the knowledge gained in the field with the knowledge from different disciplines.
5)	To be able to solve the problems encountered in the field by using research methods.
6)	To be able to systematically transfer current developments in the field and their own studies to groups in and outside the field, in written, verbal and visual forms, by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
7)	To be able to critically examine social relations and the norms that guide these relations, to develop them and take action to change them when necessary.
8)	To be able to critically evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of expertise and to direct their learning.
9)	To be able to supervise and teach these values by observing social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the data related to the field.
10)	To be able to develop strategy, policy and implementation plans in the fields related to the field and to evaluate the obtained results within the framework of quality processes.
11)	To be able to use the knowledge, problem solving and/or application skills they have internalized in their field in interdisciplinary studies.
12)	Being able to independently carry out a work that requires expertise in the field.
13)	To be able to develop new strategic approaches for the solution of complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to the field and to produce solutions by taking responsibility.
14)	Being able to lead in environments that require the resolution of problems related to the field.