Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / GK 107 - SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING

Code: GK 107 Course Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer OZAN COŞKUNSERÇE (coskunserce@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce the basics of information technologies to pre-service teachers and to enable them to have the knowledge of computer systems and peripherals and the general characteristics of operating systems and the skills to use basic office programs. At the end of the course, students will have knowledge and skills on the history of the computer and the use of word processing programs, spreadsheet programs and presentation preparation programs.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the main components of the computer system. PO-10 Knows ways to access information.
PO-21 Effective use of information and communication technologies.
 		Examination
LO-2 Can use "Microsoft Office Word" word processing program. PO-3 Communicates effectively with students, parents and stakeholders by using information and communication technologies effectively.
 		Examination
LO-3 Can use Microsoft Excel program. PO-21 Effective use of information and communication technologies.
 		Examination
LO-4 Can use Microsoft Office PowerPoint program at a level to prepare effective presentations. PO-2 Uses information and information resources related to the field effectively.
PO-3 Communicates effectively with students, parents and stakeholders by using information and communication technologies effectively.
 		Examination
LO-5 can explain the precautions to be taken for computer and internet security. PO-2 Uses information and information resources related to the field effectively.
PO-3 Communicates effectively with students, parents and stakeholders by using information and communication technologies effectively.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes information technologies, the development of information technologies over time, the basic concepts of software and hardware, operating systems in general, word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, presentation programs, internet use in education, the effects of information technologies on social structure and its place in education, informatics. systems security and related ethical concepts.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Course introduction: Scope, justification, importance and rules Basic concepts of Information Technologies (data, information, science, technology, information technology) - History of computers - Types of computers Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Working logic of computers - Input, process, output processes - Algorithm and flow diagrams Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Computer hardware - Duties of basic hardware elements - Computer and health - Virus and anti-virus software Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 What is an operating system, its types, basic tasks - File, folder, select, cut, copy operations - Software installation - Hardware installation - Operating system problems and solutions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Word program - Interface introduction - Explanation of menus and tabs - Opening a file, saving, paragraph concept, - Selecting, cutting, copying operations Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
6 Word program - Basic formatting operations - Adding footer-header, page number - Find, replace operations - Inserting pictures and drawings Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
7 Word program - Add footnotes - Add hyperlinks - Insert and format tables - Page setup and print management - Protect files Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Excel program - Interface introduction - Explanation of menus and tabs - Opening, saving, data types - Selecting, cutting, copying operations - Data entry operations Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
10 Excel program - Formulas and functions - Use of addition, average, number of arguments, maximum value, minimum value, and if functions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
11 Excel program - Data sorting and filtering - Charts and their properties - Formatting, links between cells Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
12 Excel program - Formats - Page layout, print management - Data import - Copy and move between programs Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
13 Power Point program - What is a Presentation program and What are the types of Presentation programs - Add slides, page formatting, page transitions, design - Animations, show start options Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
14 Power Point program - Recording types, adding sound - Formatting, printing and saving options - Custom animation applications Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
15 What is internet, Web page, http, Url, domain name etc. - Network and data security, Pirate software, Hacker - Use of computers, internet and education - Online resources, search engines web pages and publication Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Individual Study Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 İşçitürk, G. B. (Editör) (2017). Bilgisayara Giriş. PEGEM Akademi: Ankara.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Computer

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 7 21
       b) Search in internet/Library 5 4 20
       c) Performance Project 2 9 18
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 3 5 15
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 2 6 12
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 150