CEIT111 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
| Course Code: | 4300111 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (3.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Computer Education and Instructional Technology |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr CENGİZ SAVAŞ AŞKUN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to enable participants to acquire an integrated understanding of:
- The terminology and concepts of computing and computer literacy,
- The role of computers in society, organizations and education,
- Using word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software,
- The use of information technology in educational settings.
Course Content
Information systems in education and introduction to computers. Evolution of computers. Data presentation. Components of computer systems: the CPU, input-output devices, auxillary storage devices, microcomputers, operating systems and environments, Windows. Managing text: processors. Managing numbers: spreadsheets. Impact of computers on society, computer ethics, security.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Become familiar with the terminology and concepts of computing and computer literacy and tell about them.
- Examine and explain the role of computers in society, organizations and educational settings.
- Use word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to produce learning and teaching materials.
- Evaluate the use of information technology in educational settings for enhancing learning and teaching effectiveness.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | They have the skill and knowledge to use information technologies. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | They use information technology to access information, and they analyze, synthesize, and evaluate knowledge by adapting to new situations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | They use strategies and techniques based on learning theories and apply them to solve instructional problems in a systemic and systematic way | ✔ | |||
| 4 | They have skill and knowledge in analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation in instructional design process. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | They implement learning-teaching methods and techniques in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | They have knowledge, skill and competency about computer hardware, operating systems, computer networks and programming languages. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | They determine measurement and evaluation methods and techniques used in computer education. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | They have the ability to conduct and present results of intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary researches in the field of instructional technology. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | They comprehend project management processes and implement and present projects electronically. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | They have critical thinking and problem solving skills. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | They have social communication and cultural exchange skills. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | They have legal knowledge, skills and attitudes required for teaching profession and apply them in the learning environment. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution