DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL

TECHNOLOGY

PROFESSORS

ÇA ILTAY, K r at, B.S., M.S., METU; Ph.D., Indiana University.

YILDIRIM, Soner (Department Chair): B.A., Hacettepe University; M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D.,
University of Southern California.
YILDIRIM, Zahide: B.A., Ankara University; M.S., New York Institute of Technology; Ph.D., METU.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

DEL AL O LU, mer: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., METU.

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

A KUN, S. Cengiz: B.S., M.S., METU; Ph.D., Indiana University.

CAN, G lfidan: B.S., M.S., METU; Ph.D., Utah State University.
TOKEL, S. Tu ba (Assistant Chair): B.S., M.S., METU; Ph.D., Texas A&M University.

INSTRUCTORS

AKILLI, KAPLAN G knur (Assistant Chair): B.S., Hacettepe University; M.S., METU; Ph.D., Penn State
University.
G NDO AN (SEZG N), M. Banu: B.ID., METU, M.S., PhD., Anadolu University.
G RB Z, Tarkan: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., METU; MBA, MIB School of Management.
KARAASLAN, Hasan : B.S., M.S., Ph.D., METU.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology

(CEIT) offers three different programs for B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer education and
instructional technology. The primary mission of the department is to prepare outstanding Information and
Computer Technology (ICT) teachers to be employed both in public and private schools under the Ministry of
National Education to provide technology education and to facilitate technology integration.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM: The main aim of the undergraduate program is to provide

prospective teachers with the necessary and sufficient training, knowledge and skills to enable them to guide
and raise 21st century individuals. The graduates of the program receive a B.S. degree in CEIT along with a
teaching certificate, which qualifies them to teach in primary and secondary schools.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS: With its graduate and doctorate programs, the Department aims to
prepare educators, scholars, and researchers and to advance the profession of Instructional Design by
combining the science and art of teaching and learning, the repertoire of research methods rooted in various
paradigms, effective uses of technology and the analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation
of instructional practices.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES: Department possesses three classrooms for theoretical lectures and
three computer laboratories for practical applications of the offered courses. One of these three classrooms is
designed as a smart classroom that contains appropriate technologies for conference calls. All three classrooms
have one instructor computer with Internet access, one projector, and one smart board. All three laboratories
have about 20 user computers, along with one instructor computer and projector. One of the laboratories is
reserved for undergraduate students collaborative coursework.
Apart from these facilities, there is also one research lab enhanced with cutting edge technologies providing
support for multiple research projects conducted in the department.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Graduates of the programs offered in the department can choose
among various career alternatives. Both public and private schools employ the graduates with the B.S. degrees
right after their graduation. The department also has a wide range of B.S., M.S., and PhD. graduates who

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became pioneer academicians, curriculum consultants, test and evaluation specialists, training experts,
supervisors, entrepreneurs, etc., in various business branches and corporations.

MAJOR GRADUATE LEVEL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Computer-Based Instruction
Distance Education
Educational Uses of Games and Simulations
Instructional Design and Implementation
Instructional Material Development
Instructional Material Evaluation
Instructional Technology
Mobile Learning and Applications
Multimedia and Interactive Video Systems
Pre-Service and In Service Technology Literacy Training
Security and Ethical Issues related to IT in Education
Social Media in Education
Web 2.0 Tools and Educational Uses
Web Based Multimedia Applications

MAJOR PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

Curriculum Development in Computer Education and Instructional Technology
Inservice-Training of Computer Teachers
Inservice-Training of Teachers from other Fields on Instructional Technology
Teaching-Learning Materials for Effective Technology Literacy Teaching

UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

FIRST YEAR

First Semester Second Semester

CEIT 111 Information Technology in CEIT 112 Information Technology in

Education II (3-2)4 Education II (3-2)4
MATH 125 Basic Mathematics I (3-2)4 CEIT 133 Programming in Internet
ENG 101 English for Academic Environment (3-2)4
Purposes I (4-0)4 MATH 126 Basic Mathematics II (3-2)4
EDS 200 Introduction to Education (3-0)3 ENG 102 English for Academic
TURK 103 Written Expression (2-0)2 Purposes II (4-0)4
HIST 2201 Principles of Kemal Atat rk I NC TURK 104 Oral Communication (2-0)2
HIST 2202 Principles of Kemal Atat rk II NC

SECOND YEAR

Third Semester Fourth Semester

CEIT 210 Programming Languages I (3-2)4 CEIT 211 Programming Languages II (3-2)4
CEIT 207 Design and Use of Instructional CEIT 216 Principles and Methods of
Material (2-2)3 Instruction (3-0)3
CEIT 213 Computer Hardware (2-2)3 CEIT 218 Graphics and Animation in
EDS 220 Educational Psychology (3-0)3 Education (2-2)3
ENG 211 Academic Oral Presentations (3-0)3 CEIT 225 Instructional Design (2-2)3
PHYS 181 Basic Physics I (4-2)5 PHYS 182 Basic Physics II (4-2)5
Elective I (3-0)3

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 THIRD YEAR

Fifth Semester Sixth Semester

CEIT 313 Use of Operating Systems (2-2)3 CEIT 314 Computer Networks and
CEIT 321 Foundations of Distance Communication (2-2)3
Education (2-2)3 CEIT 390 Database Management System
CEIT 341 Measurement and Evaluation (3-0)3 (2-2)3
CEIT 323 Multimedia Design and CEIT 386 Community Work (1-2)2
Development (2-2)3 EDS 304 Classroom Management
CEIT 380 Computer Education Teaching (3-0)3
Methods I (2-2)3 CEIT 382 Computer Education Teaching
Elective II (3-0)3 Methods II (2-2)3
Elective-III (3-0)3

FOURTH YEAR

Seventh Semester Eighth Semester

CEIT 411 School Experience (1-4)3 CEIT 412 Teaching Practice (2-6)5
CEIT 419 Web Design (2-2)3 CEIT 436 Project Development and
CEIT 421 Research Methods (2-0)2 Management II (1-4)3
CEIT 435 Project Development and EDS 416 Turkish Educational System
Management I (1-4)3 and School Management (3-0)3
Elective IV (3-0)3 EDS 424 Guidance (3-0)3
Elective V (3-0)3 Elective VI (3-0)3
Elective VII (3-0)3

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 DESCRIPTION OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

CEIT 100 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION (2-2)3

Information systems in education and introduction to computers. Evolution of computers. Components of
computer systems: the CPU, input-output devices, auxiliary storage devices, microcomputers, operating
systems and environments, Telecommunications and computer networks. Internet fundamentals. Computer
Literacy. Wordproccessor applications. Data presentation applications Managing numbers: spreadsheets.
Impact of computers on society, computer ethics, security.

CEIT 111 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (3-2)4

Information systems in education and introduction to computers. Evolution of computers. Data presentation.
Components of computer systems: the CPU, input-output devices, auxillary storage devices, microcomputers,
operating systems and environments, Windows. Managing text: processors. Managing numbers: spreadsheets.
Impact of computers on society, computer ethics, security.

CEIT 112 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION II (3-2)4

Telecommunications and computer networks. Internet fundamentals. Data and database structures.
Programming languages. Structured program design. Programming basics, arithmetic and logical operations,
basic control structures, modularizing programs. Use of computers in school education

CEIT 114 SCHOOL EXPERIENCE I (1-4)3

The purpose of this course is to help student teachers get acquainted with the school, students and the teaching
profession from various perspectives at an early stage of the teacher training program. Some of the activities
in this course include school organization and management, daily routines in the school, departmental activities
in computer education, daily life of the student in the school, daily life of a teacher in the school, school-parent
relations and collaboration, observations of major and minor subject area courses, school and its problems,
media, materials and equipment used in teaching in the school, and various dimensions of the teaching
profession.

CEIT 133 PROGRAMMING IN INTERNET ENVIRONMENT (3-2)4

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

CEIT 207 DESIGN AND USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL (2-2)3

This course underlines major implications of learning theories as they are applied into development of
instructional materials. The course introduces all major types and formats of instructional media including
audio, visual, audio-visual, computers, and so on. The course also provides the necessary background and
skills in selection, development, and assessment of all types of instructional media and materials.

CEIT 209 FOUNDATIONS OF COMPUTER AIDED INSTRUCTION (2-4)3

Historical background and development of computer aided instruction. Common formats and evaluation
principles used in computer aided instruction including drill and practice programs, tutorials, simulations,
educational games, demonstrations.

CEIT 210 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES I (3-2)4

General structure of a Pascal program, data types, variables, standard functions, subprograms, selection
statements, loops, text files, user-defined data types, records, pointers, dynamic data structures.

CEIT 211 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES II (3-2)4

This course introduces the underlying concepts and principles of programming in visual environments. The
course emphasizes the design and implementation of visual software, such as Visual Basic. General structure
of a VB program, data types, variables, standard functions, subprograms, selection statements, loops, text files,
user-defined data types, records, pointers, dynamic data structures.

CEIT 213 COMPUTER HARDWARE (2-2)3

This course presents information about the installation, operation, maintenance and support of PC hardware. It
will enable students to learn more about maintaining a personal computer system. The course provides
fundamental information about personal computers, microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards,

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BIOS, CMOS, the expansion bus, input/output devices and other critical hardware components of an idealized
PC.

CEIT 216 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION (3-0)3

The course introduces basic concepts and principles of teaching and learning. It offers applicable know-how on
planning instruction (yearly plan based on units, daily plan and examples of activities) as well as detailed
information on teaching and learning strategies, the importance and benefits of instructional planning and a
myriad of methods and techniques along with their relation to practice. It provides a repertoire of various
instructional tools and materials. Finally, it also offers insights about a teacher s qualifications, and his/her
duties and responsibilities in improving the quality of instruction.

CEIT 218 GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION IN EDUCATION (2-2)3

Communication through graphics, graphic design, design process and principles of design, history of graphic
design, creativity in graphic design, basic design elements of graphic, application areas of graphic design
(typography, signs, emblems, icons, logo and trademarks, visual identity design, poster design); basic graphic
terminology (pixel depth, compression, picture layout, resolution); graphical software packages (Photoshop,
Fireworks, etc.) and tools (toolbox, layers, filters, effects); animation, scripting languages in animation;
animation in education. Both, 2D and 3D design issues and development tools are covered.

CEIT 219 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL PREPARATION (3-2)4

This course underlines major implications of learning theories as they are applied in the development of
instructional materials. The course introduces all major types and formats of instructional media including
audio, visual, audio-visual, computers and so on. The course also provides the necessary background and skills
in selection, development and assessment of all types of instructional media.

CEIT 225 INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN (2-2)3

Principles of instructional design. Analysis of content, learner, and resources. Selecting instructional objectives
and sequencing instruction. Instructional treatments, matching treatments and conditions of instructional events
and selection of instructional media. Evaluation of instruction. Prerequisite: CEIT 207

CEIT 300 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION (2-2)3

Information systems in education and introduction to computers. Evolution of computers. Components of
computer systems: the CPU, input-output devices, auxiliary storage devices, microcomputers, operating
systems and environments, Telecommunications and computer networks. Internet fundamentals. Computer
Literacy. Wordproccessor applications. Data presentation applications Managing numbers: spreadsheets.
Impact of computers on society, computer ethics, security.

CEIT 313 USE OF OPERATING SYSTEMS (2-2)3

Comparative Anatomy of Operating Systems, Computer System Structures. Basic concepts and the evolution
of operating system. Operating system functions and characteristics. Standard operating systems and structures
(NT, WINxx, UNIX (Linux)). Using operating systems: monitor programs and shells; system calls and the
programmer interface. Processes, memory management, file systems.

CEIT 314 COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS (2-2)3

This course introduces the underlying concepts and principles of computer networks. It presents the different
components of a network and how these components fit together. The course emphasizes the design and
implementation of network software that transforms raw hardware into a richly functional communication
system. Real networks (such as the Internet, ATM, Ethernet, Token Ring) are used as examples to reinforce the
concepts and demonstrate various protocols.

CEIT 317 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT (3-2)4

History and overview of the field. Antecedents of instructional technology. A technology of learning & a
technology of process. Instructional development models. Multimedia needs assessment and analysis.
Multimedia instructional design & development & implementation & evaluation. Instructional development
tools & techniques. Ethical and copyright issues in multimedia instructions.

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CEIT 319 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT (2-2)3
(For Non-4300 students) Characteristics of various instructional technologies, 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.), assessment of
various teaching materials.

CEIT 320 APPLIC. OF AUTHORING LANGU. IN PERSONAL COMPUTER ENVIR. (1-4)3

Using authoring languages. Basic concepts in educational software. Authoring system functions and
characteristics. Understanding educational software design principles. Combining learning and teaching
theories with the authoring languages.

CEIT 321 FOUNDATIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (2-2)3

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. Typology of
distance education teaching systems. Techniques and methods used in planning, development, and
implementation of distance education teaching systems.

CEIT 323 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (2-2)3

Introduction of course development software, electronic courseware planning, design and development stages,
screen design principles, digital image/audio/video software, animation, user interaction, feedback techniques,
navigation, multimedia courseware packaging, evaluation. Prerequisite: CEIT 225

CEIT 331 MEASUREMENTS AND EVALUATION IN COMPUTER EDUCATION (3-0)3

Concept of measurement and evaluation as applied to computer education. Concepts, techniques and processes
used in measuring and evaluating outcome of the teaching-learning process in Computer Education. Teacher-
made and standardized tests for Computer Education. Basic descriptive statistics and formative and summative
evaluation. Alternative measurement and evaluation techniques in Computer Education.

CEIT 333 APPLIC. OF AUTHORING LANGUAGES IN INTERNET ENVIRON. (1-4)3

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

CEIT 341 MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION (3-0)3

This course is designed to provide introductory measurement and evaluation knowledge and skills for
prospective teachers. The main topics of the course are: Educational testing and assessment in teaching,
instructional goals and objectives, validity, reliability, constructing test items, measuring complex
achievement, portfolios, assessment procedures, administering tests and assessments, grading and reporting,
achievement and aptitude tests. This course also provides necessary information on descriptive statistics.

CEIT 351 INSTRUCTIONAL FEEDBACK DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT (3-0)3

This course will provide students with necessary knowledge and skills in designing and developing effective
instructional feedback in a variety of instructional contexts and environments, especially in computer-based
and web-based settings.

CEIT 360 INTRODUC. TO VISUAL DESIGN/BASIC ELEMENTS OF VIS. DES. (2-2)3

The course introduces the underlying concepts and principles of design in visual environments. Mainly two
dimensional design and its basic definitions are given. Major concepts are: harmony, contrast, unity, colour,
background, texture and order. By defining and applying these keywords to their own projects, students will be
forming their own understanding of visual design.

CEIT 376 INTRODUCTION TO C++ AND OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (3-0)3

Introduction to computers and C++ programming, control structures, functions, arrays, pointers and strings,
classes and data abstraction, operator overloading, inheritance, virtual Functions and polynorphism, C++
stream input/output, templates, exception handling, file processing, data stuctures, bits, characters, strings and
atructures, the preprocessor, C legacycode topics, class string and string stream processing, standard template
library (STL), standard C++ language additions.

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CEIT 378 DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCE APPLICATIONS IN DISTANCE EDUCATION WITH
FREE/ OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE (2-2)3
(Departmental Elective) This course provides students with hands-on experience, developing web sites and
advanced applications using selected Open-Source operating systems, web servers, databases. They will
develop web-based Distance Education applications using the FOSS programming languages such as PHP and
Python, Django, Perl,etc..

CEIT 380 COMPUTER EDUCATION TEACHING METHODS I (2-2)3

Concepts of method and teaching strategies. Different methods of instruction and teaching as applied to
computer education. Special emphasis on computer education at secondary education and special teaching
methods using technology.

CEIT 382 COMPUTER EDUCATION TEACHING METHODS II (2-2)3

This is a follow-up course succeeding CEIT 380, which specifically focuses on both micro strategies of
teaching and learning as well as procedures and strategies that can be used while developing lesson plans. It
introduces main principles of learning from multiple perspectives and strategies used in student-centered active
learning environments and procedures for designing lesson plans, unit plans and their components, concepts
and functions in the microteaching applications. Prerequisite: CEIT 380

CEIT 386 COMMUNITY SERVICE (1-2)2

This course aims to create and sustain awareness about the importance of community service; to identify and
prepare projects for possible solutions to current problems or an educational issue in society; to organize,
present, or participate in panel discussions, conferences, conventions, and/or symposia; to conduct voluntary
work in various social responsibility projects and to gain required skills and knowledge for the implementation
of community services in schools.

CEIT 388 OPEN SOURCE EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE (2-2)3

(Departmental Elective) Philosophy of free/liber open source software (FLOSS). Open source educational
software. Platforms to host open source educational software. WAMP and LAMP software packages:
Installation and management. Properties of open source learning management systems and their management.
Open source content management software. Design and implementation of Educational applications of CMSs.
The course will focus on both the philosophical and practical aspects of FLOSS.

CEIT 390 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (2-2)3

Foundations of database systems, data and data models, design of relational database, SQL, Basic SQL
commands, SQL functions, using multi-tables with SQL, SQL programming and function, transaction and
errors in SQL, DBMS installation and administrative operations, doing SQL queries in a DBMS.

CEIT 411 SCHOOL EXPERIENCE (1-4)3

School experience is a course based on teaching methods courses (CEIT 380 and CEIT 382), where students
get a chance to make observations and discussions based on their prior learning. The aim of the course is to
give students an opportunity to observe authentic teaching. The tasks and activities performed by student-
teachers enable them to observe their mentor teachers at work within the classrooms along with different
aspects of teaching and introduce them to the ecology of school environment. Prerequisite: CEIT 382

CEIT 412 TEACHING PRACTICE (2-6)5

Field experience and practice teaching including class observation, adjusting to classroom conditions, planning
and preparation for teaching. Guided teaching practice in Computer Education and Instructional Technology.
Prerequisite: CEIT 411

CEIT 414 SCHOOL EXPERIENCE II (2-2)3

Observations and practices carried out by student teachers through the supervision of a mentor teacher to
prepare for practice teaching in class. Some of the observations and practices include use of questions in
teaching, explanations and regulations for classroom teaching, management of a lesson and control of
classroom, study of a student from various dimensions, evaluation of student work, lesson planning, use of
textbooks, group work, organization of classroom environment, preparing and using worksheets, micro-
teaching application in class.

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CEIT 415 ROUTING BASICS AND WAN PROTOCOLS (2-2)3
This course introduces the basic concepts and principles of router, routing terminology and Wide Area
Network protocols. The course covers topics related to Ethernet and Token Ring frames, TCP/IP basics, IP
addressing, distance vector and link state routing protocols, RIP and IGRP, router IOS and basic router
configuration. It also coversthe various Wide Area Network services, including Frame Relay, ISDN, HDLC,
PPP. This course provides additional information on routing protocols beyond that of 4300 314
“Computer Networks and Communications”.

CEIT 419 WEB DESIGN (2-2)3

Fundamentals and functions of the Internet. Common Internet applications used in education: e.g., WWW, e-
mail, chat, ftp, etc. Principles of using Internet applications in education.

CEIT 420 DESIGN, DEVELOP.& EVALUATION OF EDUC.SOFTWARE (2-2)3

Overview of computer aided instruction (CAI): types, strengths and weaknesses, effective CAI. Implications of
learning theories for courseware design and authoring. Features, advantages and limitations of different CAI
modes. Planning and managing CAI projects. Designing and producing CAI. Evaluation and revision.

CEIT 421 RESEARCH METHODS (2-0)2

This course aims to provide prospective teachers with necessary skills and knowledge in planning, conducting
and reporting a research in social sciences. This course focuses on such main issues as the nature of scientific
inquiry, phases of educational research, intellectual property rights and ethics in educational research, forming
research questions, data collection and analyses techniques and preparing a research report.

CEIT 422 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND NEW MEDIA (2-2)3

(Departmental Elective) This course provides students with hands-on experience in developing a portfolio of
various educational applications for K-12 to higher education by utilizing designated Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
technologies. The course also covers the fundamental and contemporary elements of this new digital culture
and social media that is increasingly dependent on digital media and computer-mediated forms of production,
distribution, and communication.

CEIT 429 WEB BASED MATERIAL PREPARATION FOR TEACHERS (2-2)3

This course covers topics on how to get to grips with Expression Studio and the use of all its functionality and
potential for creating Web based teaching materials. The course covers: HTML and its syntax, Cascading Style
Sheet (CSS), graphics production, media development, how to maintain and add content for sites. This course
is unique in that a student has the option to work on his/her own material or he/she can use one of the readily
available web templates. In either case, he/she will learn to design, develop and publish a useable and search
engine friendly web site for educational purpose.

CEIT 435 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT I (1-4)3

This course underlines main components of project management in the field of instructional technology. This
course will offer students with necessary background and skills in project management by providing with an
understanding of the theory and practice of project management process. The course will cover project
management context and processes, project integration, project management, time management, cost
management, quality management, team management, risk management and project planning in the process of
design development and evaluation of instructional software.

CEIT 436 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT II (1-4)3

This course underlines major steps and techniques used in design development and evaluation of instructional
software. It also provides the necessary knowledge and skills to apply project management life cycle to
instructional software design, development and evaluation process. Prerequisite: CEIT 435

CEIT 439 OBJECT ORIENTED WEB AND MOBILE PROGRAMMING (2-2)3

The concept behind this course is this; take students that know jow to program and know web technology, and
in one semester teach them the fundamentals of how to develop and use web applications, mobile applications
and web services in education. Instructional technologists knowledge about creating learning applications for
mobile devices and web platform will be a great asset in near future. Within this course students will learn how
to write programs and also how to manage the projects around the subject of education.

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CEIT 440 SPECIAL PROB. IN COMPUTER EDUC.&INSTRUCTIONAL TECH. (2-2)3
Research project carried out under the supervision of a staff member on 4300 aiming at giving the student the
necessary skill and experience in carrying out scientific research. Students are expected to complete a written
report on their topics and give a seminar.

CEIT 461 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I (2-2)3

Definitions and discussions on Computer Education and Instructional Technology profession, career building,
job application, resume writing, interview techniques, team work, communication skills, Total Quality
Management, Intellectual Property and professional experiences.

CEIT 462 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II (2-2)3

Definitions and discussions on work relationships, supervisory interactions, personal relationships and day-to-
day interactions, group dynamics, discussion techniques, consensus, agenda formation, decision making
process, and facilitation techniques

CEIT 471 THE BUSINESS OF E-LEARNING (3-0)3

This course offers participants the opportunity to explore the emerging business side of e-learning. Participants
will explore organizational and strategic issues associated with developing and delivering e-learning though a
wide range of topics including: e-learning business analysis, e-learning business design, e-learning
marketplace, legal and ethical considerations, strategic partnership and funding, special issues in e-learning and
the global environment, the future of e-learning business. Participants will be provided with the fundamental
background knowledge of the business design principles, using business planning models, conducting product
and market analyses, the development of business and marketing plans, the use of common business analysis
tools, financing major investments, and analyzing various risk considerations. Participants examine private and
publicly traded education companies that are marketing e-learning products and services to the consumer
market and study the use of sound business practices and market processes impacting the success of e-learning
enterprises, conduct business evaluations of e-learning enterprises, and learn strategies for funding new e-
learning enterprises to support the development and implementation of effective e-learning programs.

CEIT 472 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (3-0)3

This course offers participants the opportunity to explore the framework for knowledge management in
education and research. Participants will explore the potential of knowledge management in support of
education and research for increasing the capacity of identifying, distilling, harnessing and using information
to improve student and institutional success. This course provides the fundamental background for
understanding knowledge management and offers necessary resources and practices to enable participants to
design and implement a knowledge management strategy in order for education and research initiatives to
succeed and flourish. This course includes a strong focus on the implementation of necessary tools and
procedures to construct and maintain an outstanding sustainable knowledge management environment for
education and research organizations.

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 GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

GRADUATE CURRICULUM

M.S. In Computer Education and Ph.D. In Computer Education and Instructional

Instructional Technology Technology

CEIT 500 M.S. Thesis NC If admitted by M.S. degree:

CEIT 522 Seminar in Instructional
Technology NC CEIT 600 Ph.D. Thesis NC
CEIT 622 Seminar in Instructional
7 Elective Courses** Technology NC
7 Elective Courses**
Total Minimum Credit: 21
Number of Courses with Credit: 7 Total Minimum Credit: 21
Number of Courses with Credit: 7
**Departmental approval is required
**Departmental approval is required

If admitted by B.S. degree:

CEIT 522 Seminar in Instructional

Technology NC
CEIT 600 Ph.D. Thesis NC
CEIT 622 Seminar in Instructional
Technology NC
14 Elective Courses**

Total Minimum Credit: 42

Number of Courses with Credit: 14

**Departmental approval is required

GRADUATE COURSES

CEIT 500 M.S. Thesis NC

CEIT 502 The Business Case for E-learning (3-0)3
CEIT 503 Educational Statistics (3-0)3
CEIT 504 Instructional Message Design: Theory Research and Practice (3-0)3
CEIT 506 Serious Games and Simulations: Theories and Applications (3-0)3
CEIT 508 Technology Enhanced Learning Theory into Practice (1-4)3
CEIT 519 Computer Mediated Learning in Network Environment (1-4)3
CEIT 520 Research Methods in Computer Education (3-0)3
CEIT 521 Distance Education: Theory, Research and Practice (2-2)3
CEIT 522 Seminar in Instructional Technology NC
CEIT 525 Leadership and Planning in Instructional Technology (3-0)3
CEIT 530 Computers as Cognitive Tools: Theory, Research and Practice (3-0)3
CEIT 566 Telecommunications and Educational Applications (3-0)3
CEIT 600 Ph.D. Thesis NC
CEIT 607 Human Performance Technology: Theory into Practice (3-0)3
CEIT 609 Virtual Worlds in Education: Theory and Design (3-0)3
CEIT 620 Research Seminar in Instructional Technology (3-0)3
CEIT 622 Seminar in Instructional Technology NC
CEIT 626 Advanced Readings in Instructional Technology (3-0)3
CEIT 627 Advanced Readings in Instructional Design and Technology (3-0)3

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CEIT 652 Theories of Learning and Instruction (3-0)3
CEIT 672 Practices in Learning System Design (3-0)3
CEIT 705 Design and Development of Open Learning Environments (3-0)3
CEIT 710 Communities of Practice in Higher Education (3-0)3
CEIT 755 Mobile Learning: Foundations and Applications (3-0)3
CEIT 712 Qualitative Research in Instructional Technology: Theory & Applications (3-0)3
CEIT 724 Gamification and Instructional Design: Theory and Applications (3-0)3
CEIT 799 Orientation Graduate Seminars (0-2)0
CEIT 7XX Special Topics in Instructional Technology (3-0)3
CEIT 8XX Special Studies (4-2) NC
CEIT 9XX Advanced Studies (4-0) NC

DESCRIPTION OF GRADUATE COURSES

CEIT 500 M.S. THESIS NC

Program of research leading to M.S. degree, arranged between student and faculty member. Students register
for this course in all semesters starting the beginning of their second or third semester while the research
program or write-up of thesis is in progress.

CEIT 502 THE BUSINESS CASE FOR E-LEARNING (3-0)3

This course aims to explore the impact of e-learning in business and the business impact of e-learning.
Explains investing in e-learning, organizational capabilities for successful e-learning solutions and business
success with e-learning. Discusses and evaluates the e-learning industry landscape, success factors in e-
learning business, and the future of e-learning business.

CEIT 503 EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS (3-0)3

Descriptive and Inferential Statistics techniques for carrying out educational research such as coding and
organizing data, sampling, correlation, t test, simple linear regression, and ANOVA.

CEIT 504 INSTRUCTIONAL MESSAGE DESIGN: THEORY, RESEARCH AND PRACTICE (3-0)3
Underline instructional message design concerned with presenting and structuring information to promote
learning. Examine research-based principles of instructional message design, and how to apply these principles
into using signs and symbols to create effective instructional communications in multimedia, online lessons
and print materials for diverse learners, in different content areas, and in variety of contexts. Application of
information processing theory, cognitive load theory, motivation theory and communication theory to the
design and evaluation of instructional media.

CEIT 506 SERIOUS GAMES AND SIMULATIONS: THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS (3-0)3
This course will provide students with a sound introduction to the theories of gaming/simulations and examine
cognitive/social factors and the design of computer games/simulations. So, the course will have a more
psychological and social focus rather than a technical one. It will be organized around a collection of readings
and real-world exercises. The format of this course is problem-centered. The lectures, presentations and other
resources will be used to support the problems that students are working on throughout the semester.

CEIT 508 TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING - THEORY INTO PRACTICE (1-4)3

This course aims to provide students necessary strategies and tactics to apply the theories and models of
instructional technology to the solutions of real life instructional problems. The students will utilize state of the
art learning technologies in the scope of this course. The course will have both theoretical and technical
dimensions. It will be organized around a collection of readings and real-world instructional problems. New
technologies and other resources will be used to help designing and developing state of the art solutions to the
instructional problems.

CEIT 519 COURSEWARE DESIGN FOR COMPUTER MEDIATED LEARNING (1-4)3

In this course students will learn how to design and evaluate an educational Web site. Major outcome of the
course will be a full function educational Web site. Class participation, professional quality research and
products, collaborative work, high quality documentation will be major items of success in this course.

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CEIT 520 RESEARCH METHODS IN COMPUTER EDUCATION (3-0)3
An overview of educational research processes and procedures. Review and assessment of qualitative and
quantitative research methods including experimental research methods and case studies in computer
education.

CEIT 521 DISTANCE EDUCATION: THEORY,RESEARCH AND PRACTICE (2-2)3

Historical development of distance education, definition and function of distance education, technologies used
within distance education. Typology of distance education teaching systems. Techniques and methods used in
planning, development, and implementation of distance education teaching systems. Research in distance
education. Distributed learning environments; promoting student interaction.

CEIT 522 SEMINAR IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (0-0)0

Investigation and group discussion of current issues and research areas in the field of computer education and
instructional technology. Review of current literature in the field.

CEIT 525 LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (3-0)3

Fundamentals of technology planning for educational organizations. Instructional and administrative issues in
IT planning. Characteristics of technology managers vs. technology leaders. Hardware & Software &
Peopleware planning and assessment strategies. Staff development models for innovative organizations.
Maintenance, upgrading & follow-up issues for IT and diffusion of innovation models for long-term planning.

CEIT 530 COMPUTERS AS COGNITIVE TOOLS (3-0)3

This course underlines alternative ways of using computers in education to engage students in critical thinking,
problem solving and higher order thinking. A rationale for using computers as cognitive tools, and conceptual
foundations are highlighted. The course examines the major cognitive tools including databases, spreadsheets,
semantic networking tools, expert systems, computer-mediated communication, and multimedia and
hypermedia, and the way they are used as cognitive tools. The course also provides the necessary background
in challenges to implementing cognitive tools in classrooms, new roles for educators and administrators, and
different types of assessments.

CEIT 566 TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS (3-0)3

Function of educational telecommunications. Technologies used within educational telecommunications.
Techniques and methods used in the planning, development and implementation of educational
telecommunications. Research in educational telecommunications

CEIT 607 HUMAN PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY: THEORY INTO PRACTICE (3-0)3

Provide a vehicle for foundations of Human Performance Technology (HPT) field. Highlight techniques,
procedures, and approaches intended to solve problems involving human performance at organizational level.
Examine HPT models, HPT processes, instructional / non-instructional and employee / organizational level
interventions, management of HPT projects, standards and ethics in HPT, and future trends of HPT. Provide
with practice to apply and critique HPT processes.

CEIT 609 VIRTUAL WORLDS IN EDUCATION: THEORY AND DESIGN (3-0)3

Introduction to opportunities and challenges of virtual worlds for learning and teaching. Examine the recent
research issues in virtual worlds. Research approaches and methods in virtual worlds. Implementation of the
research tools in virtual worlds. Conducting research on the virtual worlds.

CEIT 620 RESEARCH SEMINAR IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (3-0)3

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.

CEIT 622 SEMINAR IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY NC

Investigation and group discussion of current issues and research areas in the field of computer education and
instructional technology. Review of current literature in the field.

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CEIT 626 ADVANCED READINGS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (3-0)3
Advanced review of theory and research in the field of Instructional SystemsTechnology. Review of all of the
major trends, theories and future issues of the field. In addition to these, revisiting of both historical and current
issues of the Instructional Technology.

CEIT 627 ADVANCED READINGS IN INSTRUC. DESIGN&TECHN. (3-0)3

The course focuses on contemporary issues and theoretical aspects of Instructional Design and Technology.
The emerging research issues of the field are also covered by the readings. Topics include technology, learning
and cognition, Instructional Technology related theories, design theories, technology and its impacts on
educational change.

CEIT 652 THEORIES OF LEARNING AND INSTRUCTION (3-0)3

An overview of major learning theories including behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Implications
of these theories to computer education. Major instructional design principles as applied to computer education
and instructional technology.

CEIT 672 PRACTICES IN LEARNING SYSTEMS DESIGN (3-0)3

Principles of adult learning as applied to Learning System Design; Analysis, design, development,
implementation and evaluation phases of Learning System Design Process; Principles of Instructional
Technology as applied to Performance technology; Engineering Human Competence and understanding
organizational behavior.

CEIT 705 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF OPEN LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (3-0)3

Examine theoretical foundations and components of open learning environments. Models and methods for
designing open learning environments. Current status of constructivism and its application to the design and
development of open learning environments. Designing effective scaffolds for such environments by
considering several factors including type, timing, fading, and delivery of scaffolds. Research issues in these
environments.

CEIT 710 COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION (0-3)3

The theory of communities of practice; designing and sustaining communities of practice; academic
communities of practice; professional communities of practice for research, teaching and scholarship; online
communities of practice; coaching and apprenticeship; adult education in academia; interdisciplinary
approaches

CEIT 712 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY: THEORY AND

APPLICATIONS (3-0)3
Qualitative research methods; instructional technology; case study; ethnography; phenomenology; grounded
theory; qualitative data collection and analysis techniques.

CEIT 724 GAMIFICATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS

(3-0)3
Basics of gamification with a highly practical approach. Theoretical background of gamification. Fundamental
elements of gamification. Design processes of gamification. Design principles of gamification. Real-life
examples of gamification. Design of a gamified experience.

CEIT 755 MOBILE LEARNING: FOUNDATIONS AND APPLICATIONS (3-0)3

The theoretical framework and practical applications for the use of mobile technologies for learning.-
Underlying philosophy and theories of mobile learning.-Resent research topics and research papers on mobile
learning .-Pedagogical issues in mobile learning.-trends, techniques,development and application tools used to
create and utulize learning environments with mobile device support.-Examples and best practices.-Formats
and standards for mobile learning. New mobile technologies such as immersive networks, augment reality,
podcasts, mobile web applications, text and video in mobile devices.-Existing educational applications for
current popular mobile devices such as Pad,Android, Blackberry,Flash and mobile web browsers.

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CEIT 7XX SPECIAL TOPICS IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (3-0)3
These are the courses that not yet listed in catalogue. Contents vary from year to year according to the interest
of student and instructor in charge.

CEIT 8XX SPECIAL STUDIES (4-2)NC

M.S. students choose and study a topic under the guidance of a faculty member, normally his/her adviser.

CEIT 9XX ADVANCED STUDIES (4-0)NC

Graduate students as a group, or a Ph.D. student, choose and study advanced topics under the guidance of a
faculty member, normally his/her supervisor.

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