I believe that learning is enhanced when the classroom environment is primarily student-centered. Therefore, the instructional strategies that I practice include (1) embedding  learning in authentic contexts, (2) creating social learning communities, (3) appreciating multiple perspectives, (4) encouraging students to take control of their own learning, (5) implementing lessons that include strategically planned practice, (6) acting as a coach/facilitator to guide student learning through the use of higher-level feedback and questioning, (7) integrating meaningful use of computers to promote transfer and problem solving skills, and (8) utilizing the most appropriate method of assessing student learning.  

IDT 7071/8071 Principles and Applications of Instructional Design (w/ Deborah L. Lowther)

Application of instructional design principles to solve performance and instructional problems in educational and non-education environments.

IDT 3600 Technology in Education

Integration of varied uses of technology into the classroom learning environment while increasing preservice students’ technological knowledge and skills; word processing, databases, spreadsheets, authoring, internet browsers, presentation, communication.

IDT 7074/8074 Theories and Models of Instructional Design (w/ Michael M. Grant)

A critical examination of existing instructional design theories from the perspective of supporting research and application.

IDT 7230/8230 Instructional Text Design (w/ Dr. Michael M. Grant)

Introduction to application and techniques of generating and processing instructional text and graphics electronically. Emphasis is given to application of ID principles to development of Web-based instruction.

CEIT 319 Instructional Technology and Material Development (w/ Dr. Soner Yildirim)

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.), and assessment of various teaching materials

CEIT 317 Instructional Technology and Material Development (w/ Dr. Kursat Cagiltay)

History and overview of the field. Instructional development models. Multimedia instructional design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Instructional development tools and techniques.

HRDE 526 Web Based Training: Design and Implementation Strategies (w/ Dr. Soner Yildirim)

The course underlines major steps and techniques used in design, development and evaluation of web-based training environments.

CEIT 321 Foundations of Distance Education (w/ Mr. Cengiz Askun)

Historical development of distance education, definition and function of distance education, technologies used within distance education: TV, VCR, radio, printed materials, computers, and the Internet.

CEIT 333 Applications of Authoring Languages in Internet Environment (w/ Dr. Yasemin Gulbahar)

Fundamentals and functions of the Internet. Common Internet applications used in education: e-mail, ftp, HTML, CSS, Scripting. Principles of using Internet applications in education.

EDS 222 Instructional Planning and Evaluation (w/ Dr. Ercan Kiraz )

Strategies in content selection and organization, teaching methods and strategies, basic characteristics of teaching and learning materials, measurement and evaluation.

CEIT 211 Programming Languages II: Visual Basic (w/ Mr. Halil Ersoy)

General structure of a visual basic programming: data types, variables, standard functions, subprograms, selection statements, loops, text files, user-defined data types, records, pointers, dynamic data structures

Design and Development of Online Learning Environments

• Web design and programming languages
• Authoring tools to create interactive learning environment.
• Application of ID principles to development of Web-based instruction
• Examination and use of learning systems and advanced technologies to support student learning

Theories and Models of Instructional Design

• Application of instructional design principles
• Documentation of the process underlying the design of the instructional materials
• Critical examination the literature on learning and cognitive theories in addition to instructional theories and models.
• Foundation and assumptions of approaches to learning, teaching and human performance

Technology Integration

• The computer and its educational applications for preservice teachers
• Technology Integration Models (e.g., NTeQ)
• Developing lesson plans that integrate technology meaningfully

Research Methods in Instructional Technology

• Planning and conducting research and evaluation studies to explore questions related to instructional technology
• Locating and interpreting information from published reports
• Data analysis and presentation of results in written format