EDT5015 Technology Management in OrganizationsBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SOCIOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SOCIOLOGY
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
EDT5015 Technology Management in Organizations Fall 3 0 3 8
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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: To purpose of this course is to provide educators with both the theoretical and the practical competencies for planning, implementing and managing technology in educational organizations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
o Define basic concepts related to technology planning and management,
o Explain models related to technology planning and management,
o Analyze factors of effective to technology management in organizations,
o Evaluate process of technology planning and management in various organizations.

Course Content

Basic concepts, models and strategies related to planning and management of technology in organizations. Technology integration models and technology acceptance model. Critical factors and innovations in technology management.
Selecting and using technology in organizations; multimedia, the Internet, distance learning, web 2.0. Competencies of leaders, technology coordinators and educator for technology transfer, adaptation and management. Planning, developing and evaluating technology applications in organizations: hardware, software, staff development, facilities, and finances. Examining related case studies.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction
2) Basic concepts related to planning and management of technology in organizations.
3) Models and strategies related to planning and management of technology in organizations.
4) Technology integration models
5) Technology acceptance model
6) Technology competencies for educators
7) Selecting and using technology: New technologies
8) Selecting and using technology: New technologies
9) Planning, developing and evaluating technology applications in organizations
10) Planning, developing and evaluating technology applications in organizations
11) Planning, developing and evaluating technology applications in organizations
12) Examining related case studies.
13) Examining related case studies.
14) Examining related case studies.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Anthony G. Picciano, A.G. (2010). Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology (5th Edition), USA: Prentice Hall
References: Law, N., Yuen, A. & Fox, R. (2011). Educational Innovations Beyond Technology: Nurturing Leadership and Establishing Learning Organizations. USA: Springer.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Field Work 1 % 20
Homework Assignments 2 % 10
Presentation 2 % 10
Project 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Field Work 1 40 40
Presentations / Seminar 2 12 24
Project 1 60 60
Homework Assignments 2 12 24
Total Workload 190

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) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.