CEIT620 RESEARCH SEMINAR IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Course Code:4300620
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:PhD
Course Coordinator:Assoc.Prof.Dr. ERKAN ER
Offered Semester:Fall Semesters.

Course Objectives

  • understand comprehensively the current research trends and methods used in the field,
  • acquire necessary critical thinking skills to delineate a proper research area for their doctoral study,
  • critically analyze the appropriateness of the research methods and techniques employed in the field.

Course Content

This course aims to provide necessary research skills and a review in Instructional Technology as applied to the development of doctoral dissertation proposals. This course is offered for Ph.D. students who are in the process of developing a research proposal for their dissertations. The course involves an advanced review of current literature and research trends in the files of Instructional Technology.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • understand comprehensively the current research trends and methods used in the field,
  • acquire necessary critical thinking skills to delineate a proper research area for their doctoral study,
  • critically analyze the appropriateness of the research methods and techniques employed in the field.
  • complete research and write a publishable doctrinal paper.

Program Outcomes Matrix

Level of Contribution
#Program Outcomes0123
1Design, run and report scientific research.✔
2Publish research findings in national and international conferences and scientific journals.✔
3Design, develop, implement and evaluate instructional systems.✔
4Explain and use the theories, concepts and terminology of the instructional technology field in place.✔
5Use the literature in accordance with the ethical rules.✔
6Collect quantitative and qualitative data by using the appropriate methods.✔
7Analyze quantitative and qualitative data by using appropriate tools.✔
8Design, develop, implement and evaluate educational software.✔
9Design, develop, implement and evaluate technology enhanced learning environments.✔
10Design, implement and evaluate the process of integration of technology in education.✔
11Develop and implement creative and innovative theories and concepts in the instructional technology field.✔
12Share the theories, concepts, processes and research findings with the national and international community.✔
13Leads the improvements in the instructional technology field.✔
14Entrepreneur and innovative.✔
15Contribute to the development of relationship with other disciplines related to the field.✔
16Develop self-regulation skills in the learning process and use effectively.✔

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