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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
FTR119BDigital LiteracyCompulsory113
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge and skills regarding new media environments, digital technologies, and educational technologies; and to enable them to competently use current digital tools and platforms while evaluating new-generation learning and teaching processes.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Doç.Dr.Bülent BAYRAKTAR
Learning Outcomes
1Able gain knowledge of new media environment and will learn concepts and approaches necessary to evaluate events and facts related to new media.
2Able to develop a good understanding of digital technologies and be competent in using those technologies.
3Has an idea about education and technology
4Able to define educational technologies
5Able to explain the development of educational technologies in Turkey and in the World
6Is knowledgeable about current teaching technologies.
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
In addition to theoretical lectures, the course is supported by practical applications using current digital platforms and tools.
Course Contents
Basic concepts of digital literacy, operating systems, digital tools and platforms, historical development and current applications of educational technologies, mobile culture, media convergence, big data, open data, digital democracy, collective intelligence, and the digital divide.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Introduction to the concept of digital literacyNoneNone
2Introduction to the concept of digital literacyNoneNone
3Operating systemsNoneNone
4Digital toolsNoneNone
5Digital platformsNoneNone
6PractiseNoneNone
7Mobile cultureNoneNone
Recommended or Required Reading
Digital Literacy and New Technologies Course Notes Educational Technologies and Material Design Resources Current Digital Media and Technology Articles
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture, Question-Answer,Case Study, Discussion, Digital Tool Reviews and Applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Question-Answer14114
Observation9218
Demonstration14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination616
Individual Study for Final Examination919
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High