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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