INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS DESIGN
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) Having the theoretical and practical knowledge proficiency in the discipline of industrial product design
2) Applying professional knowledge to the fields of product, service and experience design development
3) Understanding, using, interpreting and evaluating the design concepts, knowledge and language
4) Knowing the research methods in the discipline of industrial product design, collecting information with these methods, interpreting and applying the collected knowledge
5) Identifying the problems of industrial product design, evaluating the conditions and requirements of problems, producing proposals of solutions to them
6) Developing the solutions with the consideration of social, cultural, environmental, economic and humanistic values; being sensitive to personal differences and ability levels
7) Having the ability of communicating the knowledge about design concepts and solutions through written, oral and visual methods
8) To identify and apply the relation among material, form giving, detailing, maintenance and manufacturing methods of design solutions
9) Using the computer aided information and communication technologies for the expression of industrial product design solutions and applications
10) Having the knowledge and methods in disciplines like management, engineering, psychology, ergonomics, visual communication which support the solutions of industrial product design; having the ability of searching, acquiring and using the knowledge that belong these disciplines when necessary.
11) Using a foreign language to command the jargon of industrial product design and communicate with the colleagues from different cultures
12) Following and evaluating the new topics and trends that industrial product design needs to integrate according to technological and scientific developments