Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
information technologies GKZ107 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery remote learning
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Hüsrev YILDIZ
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Dr. Emin ŞEŞEN (Güz)
Goals Promote the use of information technology. Increase computer literacy. To gain experience in office programs and internet usage.
Course Content Information technologies and computational thinking; problem solving concepts and approaches; algorithm and flow charts; computer systems; basic concepts about software and hardware; bases of operating systems, current operating systems; file management; utilities (third party software); word processing programs; calculation / table / graphics programs; presentation programs; desktop publishing; database management systems; Web designing; internet use in education; communication and collaboration technologies; safe internet use; information ethics and copyrights; the effects of computer and internet on children / youth.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 To explain the basic concepts of Information Technologies and information-processing thinking
2 To explain the concepts and approaches of problem solving
3 To know the main components of computer systems (computer operation logic, hardware and software concepts, operating systems, file management)
4 To use the Microsoft Office Word the word processor program effectively
5 To use the Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheet program effectively
6 To use the Microsoft Office PowerPoint the presentation preparation program effectively
7 To use the Microsoft Office Publisher the publishing program effectively
8 To use the Microsoft Office Access Desktop the database program effectively
9 To explain the basic concepts of web design
10 To explain the usage of the Internet as an educational tool
11 To know precautions for computer and internet security
12 To know the internet ethics
13 To know the effects of computer and internet on children/teenagers
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic concepts of Information Technologies (data, information, science, technology, information technology, ...) • Microsoft Office PowerPoint Preparation, After Class Study, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Research
2. Week History of computers • Computer types • Microsoft Office PowerPoint Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Other Activities, Practice, Presentation (Preparation)
3. Week Computational thinking and activities • Microsoft Office PowerPoint Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Preparation, After Class Study, Practice
4. Week Problem solving approaches in information technologies • Algorithm and flowchart • Microsoft Office Word Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
5. Week The logic of the operation of the computer • Hardware-software concepts • Microsoft Office Word Research, Other Activities, Interview, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation)
6. Week Operating systems and features and up-to-date operating systems and features • Windows operating system installation and file management • Microsoft Office Word Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
7. Week Input / output units, storage units • Microsoft Office Word Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week Midterm Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Interview
9. Week Usage of internet as educational tool • Microsoft Office Excel Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice
10. Week Computer and internet security • Microsoft Office Excel Interview, Practice, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Computer viruses and protection methods • Microsoft Office Publisher Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Interview
12. Week Information ethics • The effects of computer and internet on children / youth • Negative / unethical usage patterns of computer and internet • Microsoft Office Access Other Activities, Interview, Practice, Presentation (Preparation), Research, Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Children and young people, negative / unethical methods of computer and internet protection • Correct intervention methods for negative / unethical computer and internet usage • Microsoft Office Access Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Other Activities
14. Week Final Interview, Other Activities, Practice, Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 He/she speaks English very well and is knowledgable about the concepts related to English language teaching and its pedagogy.
2 He/she adapts the language teaching programs, strategies, approaches and techniques to his/her own teaching conditions. He/she also makes use of his/her existent knowledge of language testing and evaluation.
3 He/she chooses the best teaching strategies, approaches and techniques, considering the individual and developmental differences of students and the subject area.
4 He/she develops appropriate teaching materials, taking the students' needs into consideration.
5 He/she collaborates with other English teachers, participates in various organizations and conferences and follows the recent literature on language teaching.
6 Is aware of the theoretical foundations (philosophical, sociological, psychological, historical, legal, economic, etc.) on which education is based and reflects these theories in their practices.
7 Is aware of the attitude, responsibility, and ethical values related to the teaching profession and behaves accordingly.
8 Plans, implements, and evaluates the learning-teaching process effectively, considering the curricula' basic concepts, principles, and characteristics.
9 Designs and manages an effective and supportive learning environment based on learning and teaching theory, approach, strategy, methods, and instructional technologies in creating the learning-teaching process.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7 DK8 DK9 DK10 DK11 DK12 DK13
PY1 5 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 1 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 5 5 5
PY3 3 5 5 0 5 0 2 5 0 0 5 5 5
PY4 5 2 5 0 5 0 2 0 5 0 0 5 5
PY5 5 2 5 5 1 5 2 2 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 4 4 2 5 5 5 5 2 5 1 5 5 5
PY7 5 2 2 2 1 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 3 2 5 5 5 5 2 5 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 2 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 1 5 5 5
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Şahin, S. (Ed.) (2017). Eğitimde Bilişim Teknolojileri I-II, Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık Uzunboylu, H. (Ed.) (2017). Bilişim Teknolojileri, Seçkin Yayıncılık
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Emin ŞEŞEN UZEM Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Dr. Emin ŞEŞEN UZEM Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 3 39
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 1 1 1
Research 2 5 10
Interview 1 1 1
Practice 2 6 12
Other Activities 2 5 10
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 78
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0