At the end of this course, the students; 1) explain the concepts and approaches of problem-solving, 2) create algorithms and flow diagrams in problem-solving, 3) understand the basic software and hardware components that make up the computer system, 4) describe the internet and related technologies, 5) design a simple web page, 6) understand information security and ethical issues,as well as digital accessibility 7) discuss the effects of computer and internet on children and young people, 8) create a digital or printed document by using a word processing program, 9) prepare an effective presentation by using a presentation program, 10) organize numeric or textual data by using the spreadsheet program and present this data graphically.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
Information technologies and computational thinking; concepts and approaches related to problem solving; algorithm and flow charts; computer systems; basic concepts about software and hardware; 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; contact and collaboration technologies; safe internet use; information ethics and copyrights; computer and the effects of the internet on children / teenagers.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Computational Thinking, Problem Solving and Approaches
2nd Week
Algorithms and Flow Charts
3rd Week
Algorithms and Flow Charts
4th Week
Computer System, Hardware and Software
5th Week
Operating System Usage and File Management, Internet, Internet Search and Email Usage
6th Week
Social Media and Mobile Applications in Educational Environments
7th Week
Information Security and Ethics
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Word Processors - I
10th Week
Word Processors - II
11th Week
Presentation Preparation - I
12th Week
Presentation Preparation - II
13th Week
Spreadsheet Program - I
14th Week
Spreadsheet Program - II
15th Week
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
? Benzer, A., Çiftci, S., Saraç, A., Bağcı, H., Çömek, A., Aksaya, H., ve Kabaca, T. (2012). Bilgisayar Okuryazarlığı I - II . Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. ? Çelik, C., Daban, Ş., Yanarateş, E., Başboğaoğlu, U., Tarımer, İ., Kiper, A.,ve Ursavaş, F. (2012). Bilgisayar I-II Temel Bilgisayar Becerileri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık. ? Yasakcı, A., Tavukcu, T., Tuğun, V., Karahoca, D., Ertaç, D., Soykan, E., ve Kanbul, S. (2017). Bilişim Teknolojileri. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Practice,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
20
Assignment
7
50
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
4
10
40
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
20
20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
7
2
14
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
