Information Package

Master's of Computer and Instructional Technologies Education with Thesis

BÖTE623

DISTANCE EDUCATION: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

Course Code
BÖTE623
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to understand basic concepts related to distance education,
  2. Will be able to relate known learning theories and instructional methods with distance education,
  3. Will be able to gain knowledge about the history of distance education in Turkey and in the world, together with some specific projects of several countries,
  4. Will be able to learn the techniques and methods to deliver a course via distance education technologies,
  5. Will be able to gain knowledge about the features of learning and content management systems used for delivering content through internet-based technologies,
  6. Will be able to use related software to prepare interactive content for e-delivery,
  7. Will be able to create course materials by using distance education software.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionConcept of distance education, history of distance education, stages of distance education from the perspective of technological developments, new directions in distance education, distance education applications in the world and in Turkey, technologies and tools used in distance education, teacher and student roles in distance education, instructional design and evaluation methods, future direction for distance learning.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Distance Education
2nd Week Context of Distance Edcuation
3rd Week History and Theories of DE
4th Week Research on DE
5th Week Distance Education Technologies
6th Week Copyright Issues in DE
7th Week Instructional Design for DE.
8th Week Mid-term exam
9th Week Learner in DE
10th Week Instruction and Guidance
11th Week Distance Education Materials
12th Week Web and Internet in DE
13th Week DE Application Software (Dokeos, WebCT/Blackboard, OLAT...)
14th Week Evaluation of DE
Recommended or Required ReadingGülbahar, Y. (2017). e-öğrenme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
Kalelioğlu, F., Cabı E., , Yalçınalp S., Ersoy H., Avcı Ü. ve Ergün E. (2015). Öğretim Teknolojileri ve Materyal Tasarımı (Ed. Emine Cabı). Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık (2. Baskı).
Moore, M. G. (2013). Handbook of Distance Education (3rd ed.). USA: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Project
  • Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 1 25
Project 1 25
Total(%) 75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 25
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 5 5
Homework 4 18 72
Total Work Load153
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.1
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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