Information Package

Master's of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education without Thesis (Distance Education)

BOTU644

INSTRUCTIONAL MESSAGE DESIGN

Course Code
BOTU644
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to explain message design principles,
  2. Will be able to give examples of the use of Message Design Principles in the Learning Environment,
  3. Will be able to design learning materials by considering message design principles,
  4. Will be able to evaluate learning materials by considering message design principles.
Mode of DeliveryE-Learning
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo recommendation
Course DescriptionInstructional message design principles (motivation, perception, concept learning, ...), techniques and analysis; basic research; Methods for print and electronic materials applied
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What are Instructional Message Design Principles?
2nd Week Principles of Motivation
3rd Week Applying Principles of Motivation in Learning Environments
4th Week ARCS Motivation Principles
5th Week Applying ARCS Motivation Principles in Learning Environments
6th Week Principles of Perception
7th Week Applying Principles of Perception in Learning Environments
8th Week Principles of Learning
9th Week Applying Principles of Learning in Learning Environments
10th Week Concept-Learning
11th Week Project - Introduction
12th Week Applying Concept Principles in Learning Environments
13th Week Examples of Using Message Design Principles in Learning Environments
14th Week Developing Digital Materials Using Message Design Principles
Recommended or Required Reading1) Alessi, S. M. and Trollip, S. R. (2001). Multimedia for Learning: Methods and Development (3rd Ed.).

2) Cabı, E. (2015). Öğretimsel Mesaj Tasarımı. Emine Cabı. Öğretim Teknolojileri ve Materyal Tasarımı. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık (16-42)
3) Ergin, A., Birol, C. (2000). Eğitimde İletişim. Ankara, Anı Yayıncılık

4) Erl, T. (2008). Soa: principles of service design (Vol. 1). Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.

5) Fleming M. & Levie W.H. (Eds.).(1993). Instructional message design: Principles from the behavioral and cognitive sciences (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.

6) Gagne, R. M. (1985). The Conditions of Learning (4th.). New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston.

7) Heinich, R., Molenda, M., Russell, J. D. ve Smaldino, S. E. (1999). Instructional media and technologies for learning (Sixth Edition). New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.

8) Mayer, R.E. (2001a). Multimedia learning. New York: Cambridge University Press.

9) Paivio, A. (1991). Dual coding theory: Retrospect and current status. CanadianJournal of Psychology, 45, 255-287.

10) Pintrich, P. R. (2000). The role of goal orientation in self-regulated learning. In M. Boekaerts, M., Pintrich, P.R., Zeidner, M. (Eds.), Handbook of self-regulation, Academic, San Diego. 451-502.

11) Reigeluth, C.M. (1983). Instructional Design. What is it and Why is it?. In Reigeluth (Ed.) Instructional Design,

12) Rothwell, W. J., & Kazanas, H. C. (2011). Mastering the instructional design process: A systematic approach. John Wiley & Sons.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 4 20
Total(%) 20
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 20
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 80
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 20 80
Total Work Load235
Total Work Load / 30 (h)7.83
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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