Current Trends and Problems In Educational Technologies
Educational Technology
Institute of Social Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Trends and Problems In Educational Technologies | BTE526 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Aynur GEÇER
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the basic concepts, theories and current approaches in the field of educational technologies
2) Explains the effect of technology on learning
3) List the addictions that arise with technology.
4) Explains the negative consequences of technology
5) Explains the theories and practices in the field of distance education
6) Explains the trend in the world regarding mass online courses
7) Discuss new trends and issues in instructional technologies
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
-
Course Contents
Fundamentals of educational technologies, Learning-teaching theories and instructional technologies, Technology integration in learning-teaching environments, New trends and approaches in instructional technologies, problems
Weekly Schedule
1) Mass open online courses (MOOCs) and current research2) Explain Internet of Things concept and up-to-date researches in this field
3) Explain learning analytics concept and up-to-date research in this field
4) A NEW TREND IN DISTANCE EDUCATION
5) Artificial intelligence applications in education
6) Virtual, augmented and mixed reality applications in education
7) Wearable Technologies
8) 360 Degree Videos
9) Adaptive Learning Environments
10) Technology Dependencies
11) Social Media, Facebook Depression Fear of Being Without a Mobile Phone
12) Virtual Crimes Fear of Being Without Internet
13) Digital Game Addiction
14) Article review of new trends and approaches
15) general evaluation
16) end of term evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Öğretim Teknolojilerinin Temelleri: Teoriler, Araştırmalar, Eğilimler, Çağıltay, K., Göktaş, Y., Ed., Pegem A, Ankara, 2016 *Makaleler: Öğretim teknolojilerinde yeni eğilimler ve yaklaşımlar
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
60% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required