COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
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
CET4103 Technology Planning and Practices Spring 2 0 2 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to enable students to make technology planning in education and to gain knowledge and skills about the process of integrating technology into education.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
To make technology planning
To evaluate a technology plan
To apply technology integration models
To know technology integration models
To know technology integration process

Course Content

Technological changes and innovation; technology leadership; technology planning and its importance; technology planning models and approaches; diffusion of innovation theory; technology planning process; applying and evaluating of a technology plan; rationales of information technologies in education; relationship between innovations in information technologies and design of learning environments; fundamentals of technology integration; relationship between learning theories and technology integration strategies; technology integration models; elements affecting success of technology integration

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course Objectives, outline, resources of the course
2) Integration of information technologies in learning-teaching process
3) Information technologies use in schools? Why? Elements of the need for technology integration
4) Diffusion of Innovation Theory (Rogers) What technology integration is, what it is not
5) Current situation in schools regarding technology integration Key terms in the area
6) Technology integration planning process and its stages
7) Technology integration models in course levels
8) Midterm
9) Technology integration models in course levels(cont)
10) Technology planning in schools Dimensions of technology planning
11) Key factors to prevent success of technology integration Key factors to prevent applying technology integration
12) Current situation in MEB and private schools Tasks, role and responsibilities of technology coordinators in schools Training of technology coordinators
13) Technology planning models in schools
14) Technology planning models in schools(cont)

Sources

Course Notes: Frazier, M. & Bailey, G.D. (2006) The technology coordinator’s handbook, ISTE Publication, Eugene, Oregon ISTE (2002). National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for All Teachers.
References: Saban, A. (2006) Okul Teknoloji Planlaması: İlköğretim Okulları için uygulamalı bir model önerisi ve öğretmen yetiştirme sistemi açısından sonuçları, Basılmamış Doktora tezi.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 5
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 35
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 20
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 25
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 75
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 20 20
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 15 15
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 25 25
Total Workload 88

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 define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards.
2) To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration.
3) To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware.
3) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
4) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
5) To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods.
6) To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization. 
7) To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education.
8) To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach.
9) To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements.
10) To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities.
11) To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology.
12) To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively.
13) To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology.
14) To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world.
15) To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws.