Information and Communication Technologies in Education Master's Program (with Thesis) (M.S., 1 - 2 Years)

The objectives of this course are to enable the students to understand and doing a research in the subject areas of Computer Education and Instructional Technology. Program of research leading to M.S. degree, arranged between student and faculty member. Students register for this course in all semesters starting latest with third semester while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress. At the end of the working period, the learner is expected to finish the research subject under the supervision of his/her supervisor, be able to defend his/her thesis, to get M.Sc. Degree.

Instructional design models; theoretical foundations of instructional design; basic principles, methods and techniques of design; the processes of instructional design, implementation and evaluation.

The design, development, implementation and evaluation of teaching and learning materials for the Education, industry and / or human resource programs.

This course aims to provide a full understanding of the management roles, responsibilities and techniques needed in technology projects. The course also teaches how technology project management adapts as a computer system evolves from concept to implementation. All areas of the subject, including organization, work breakdown structure and scheduling, resources and project financing, project control and evaluation, management considerations, critical success factors and risk management will be discussed through the course.

Concepts and definitions: Learning theories and uses of information technology: Behavioral Theory, Cognitive theory, Constructivist theory; Instructional Design and information technology; Introducing instructional technology, application of instructional technology; evaluation of instructional technology: computer and web based software; design and implement instructional technology materials.

Introduction to the ICT and Instruction, basic research in instructional technologies, ICT and ICT education, problems, trends, current issues and projects.