CEIT319 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

Course Code:4300319
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (2.00 - 2.00)
ECTS Credit:6.5
Department:Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. GÖKNUR KAPLAN
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, undergraduate students will

1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills about major developments in the field of learning and teaching so as to understand the function of instructional technology in the learning process.

2. Explain learning theories that form basis in selecting instructional media and materials for a given context.

3. Prepare and use a wide range of instructional materials for a given content and grade level.

4. Distinguish basic advantages and disadvantages of the main instructional media and materials.

5. Exhibit examples of effective preparation and use of instructional materials in a final project.


Course Content

(For Non-4300 students) Characteristics of various instructional technologies, the place and the use of technologies in instructional process, development of teaching materials through instructional technologies (worksheets, transparencies, slides, videotapes, computer-based instructional material, etc.), assessment of various teaching materials.


Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will create a portfolio that is composed of three parts:

  • One Unit Plan and three Lesson Plans based on a unit from the National Curriculum 
  • Relevant Materials and Assessment Tools that are planned to be used in the lesson plans.
  • Reflection on the plan preparation process which is experienced during the preparation process of the unit and lesson plan as well as the materials according to the guideline questions provided for the assignment.