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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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New Approaches in Educational Technology |
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| Course Code |
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BTE 703 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. HABİBE ALDAĞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Identifies the emerging concepts, topics or research areas in instructional technology
Knows the scope of the emerging concepts in the field such as the media, instructional design, message design, instructional strategies, management, research, and innovations
Proposes research topics related to the emerging concepts
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To identify the latest and new emerging concepts, topics and models in the field of instructional technology and instructional design. To teach the scope of issues such as the media, instructional design, information design, message design, instructional strategies, management, field research, and innovations. To present research proposals suitable for the current approaches. |
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| Course Contents |
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Is determined with the students based on their interest and background |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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BOTE-Graduate classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introducing domains and sub-domains |
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Analysis, discussion |
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2 |
I. Media research and applications (for hard technologies): TV., distance education, virtual reality, CMC, knowledge systems, learning labs |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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3 |
I. Media research and applications |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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4 |
I. Media research and applications |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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5 |
II. Instruction and knowledge design: simulation, animation, game design, cognitive models |
Related readings and selection of research topic |
Analysis, discussion |
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6 |
II. Instruction and knowledge design |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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7 |
III. Instructional strategy applications and researches: mathemagenic applications, learner control, attitude change, collaborative applications |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Related readings |
Written exam, paper on selected topic |
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9 |
III. Instructional strategy applications and researches |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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10 |
III. Instructional strategy applications and researches |
Related readings, proposal |
Analysis, discussion |
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11 |
IV. The problems of application and research in instructional technology field: qualitative, quantitative methods, assessment tools |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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12 |
IV. The problems of application and research in instructional technology field |
Related readings, proposal |
Analysis, discussion |
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13 |
V. Diffusion of innovations research and application problems |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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14 |
V. Diffusion of innovations research and application problems |
Related readings, proposal |
Analysis, discussion |
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15 |
Review |
Related readings |
Analysis, discussion |
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16/17 |
FINAL EXAM |
Related readings |
Written exam, paper on selected topic |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 D.H. Jonassen (2010) The handbook of research for educational communications and technology. NY: Mcmillan.
Spector, J. M. (2008) The handbook of research for educational communications and technology AECT Series. Taylor & Francis Group.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
30 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
5 |
70 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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Takes responsibility for the dissemination of local and national developments in the field. |
4 |
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Supports the protection and learning of scientific and ethical values by considering them in his academic studies. |
5 |
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Transfers the developments in the other fields to the field of instructional technologies. |
5 |
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4 |
Creates a productive cooperative working environment and maintains it by developing an insight into the behavior of stakeholders. |
3 |
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5 |
Defines the unified structure of instructional technologies with other related fields. |
5 |
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6 |
Lists the applications of scientific research and related statistical techniques in the field of educational technology. |
5 |
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7 |
Follows the scientific developments in the field of educational technology, and implements them in his professional practice. |
4 |
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8 |
Follows the current problems and practices, identifies the knowledge and skills which will be required in the next stage and takes on new learning tasks. |
5 |
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9 |
Can supply or develop systems, methods, or tools to reduce the workload. |
3 |
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10 |
Interprets, develops and evaluates the strategies, policies and implementation plans related to the issues about the future of the field.
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5 |
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11 |
On the basis of qualifications acquired at undergraduate level, integrates and defines sub-areas of instructional technology, at the level of expertise. |
5 |
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12 |
Applies the processes of analysis, design, development, and evaluation on the basis of knowledge of instructional technologies. |
3 |
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13 |
Uses scientific research and statistical techniques in the area of classical applications of educational technology. |
4 |
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14 |
Evaluates the current complex theoretical problems in the scope of instructional technologies with integrity by understanding their multi-dimensional causes. |
5 |
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15 |
Develops a plan related to the solutions of complex, theoretical and current problems in the field, implements the plan and evaluates the results with a scientific perspective. |
3 |
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16 |
Takes personal responsibility in solving problems related to/in the field. |
3 |
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17 |
Communicates effectively with the students, teachers, school administrators, families and individuals in the study group . |
3 |
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18 |
Has foreign language knowledge to review the international resources in the field . |
5 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
13 |
3 |
39 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
13 |
5 |
65 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
5 |
2 |
10 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
3 |
3 |
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Total Workload: | 120 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 4.8 |
| ECTS Credit: | 5 |
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