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
CET1001 Information Technologies in Education Fall 2 2 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 : Instructor BARIŞ ERDOĞAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
Instructor BARIŞ ERDOĞAN
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA POLAT
Instructor AKİF YAVUZ ÖZDEMİREL
Course Objectives: This course focuses on learning of computer hardware, operating systems, and office applications. Basic information technologies and software trends is going to be given in detail. Also, internet navigation tools and their configuration will be considered. Office tools, such as word processing, spreadsheets, mail tools etc. is going to be considered.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Define and describe digital devices, data representation and processing.
II. Define and describe basic components of a PC.
III. Define and describe basics of operating systems.
IV. Define and describe internet applications, services and related technologies.
V. Define and describe operations on word processing such as margin settings, structural modifications, headers, footers, quick styles, themes, etc.
VI. Define and describe operations on spread sheets such as using built-in functions, formatting, creating charts, basic macro programming, etc.
VII. Define and describe operations on presentation suite such as creating and designing slide shows, using effects and animations, etc.

Course Content

1st Week: Computers and Digital Basics
2nd Week: Computer Hardware (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, etc)
3rd Week: Computer Software (Operating Systems and File Management)
4th Week: Internet (Web and Mail)
5th Week: Word Processing (I)
6th Week: Word Processing (II)
7th Week: Word Processing (II)
8th Week: Spread Sheets (I)
9th Week: Spread Sheets (II)
10th Week: Spread Sheets (III)
11th Week: Spread Sheets (IV)
12th Week: Presentation Suite (I)
13th Week: Presentation Suite (II)
14th Week: Digital Media

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Computers and Digital Basics
2) Computer Hardware (CPU, RAM, Motherboard, etc)
3) Computer Software (Operating Systems and File Management)
4) Internet (Web and Mail)
5) Word Processing (I)
6) Word Processing (II)
7) Word Processing (III)
8) Spread Sheets (I)
9) Spread Sheets (II)
10) Spread Sheets (III)
11) Spread Sheets (IV)
12) Presentation Suite (I)
13) Presentation Suite (II)
14) Digital Media

Sources

Course Notes: Microsoft® Word 2010 Step by Step, Joyce Cox and Joan Lambert ISBN:978-0-7356-2693-5 A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting, Jean Andrews, ISBN-10: 0619217626
References: Yok-None

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Laboratory 16 % 20
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 8 % 10
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 30
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 14 2 28
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 30 30
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 4 5 20
Preliminary Jury 0
Midterms 2 10 20
Paper Submission 0
Jury 0
Final 1 30 30
Total Workload 170

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.