CEIT110 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION

Course Code:4300110
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:5.0
Department:Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • To familiarize the student with the terminology and concepts of computing.
  • To examine the role of computers in society, organizations and education.
  • To familiarize the student with the computer literacy, word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software

Course Content

Information and communication technologies (ICT) and computational thinking, approaches to problem solving, algorithms and flow diagrams, computer systems, fundamental concepts regarding both software and hardware; foundations of operating systems and current operating systems; file management and third-party software; word processing software; spreadsheet applications; presentation software; desktop publishing applications; relational database management systems (RDBMS); web design; Internet and education; communication and collaboration applications; safe Internet use; cyber ethics and copyright issues; the effects of computers and Internet on children and teenagers.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • To familiarize the student with the terminology and concepts of computing.
  • To examine the role of computers in society, organizations and education.
  • To familiarize the student with the computer literacy, word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies.
2They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations.
3They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way
4They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process.
5They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education.
6They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages.
7They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education.
8They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology.
9They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically.
10They have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
11They have social communication and cultural exchange skills.
12They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment.

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