Department of Computer Education and Educational Technology
Head of Department : Diler Öner
Professors : Diler Öner, Yavuz Akpınar
Associate Professors : Günizi Kartal
Assistant Professors : Mutlu Şen Akbulut, Duygu Umutlu, Oğuz Ak
Instructors: Hüseyin Şimşek*, Eşref Seğmen*, Neslihan Er Amuce*, Burç Çeken*, Özay Özaydın*, Suat Genç*, Elif Kartal*
Assistants: Ekrem Kutbay, Emre Yıldırım
*Part-time
The Department of Computer Education and Educational Technology offers a four-year program leading to a bachelor’s degree. The undergraduate program aims to enable students not only to take up teaching positions but also to prepare for professions such as educational technology, instructional design, and educational computing and programming. It provides a solid theoretical foundation in education, including current approaches in teaching and learning, and equips students with advanced technological skills. The program targets the integration of both the domains of education and technology by focusing on the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the processes and tools for learning and instruction. Towards this goal, the undergraduate program includes courses on educational software development, programming languages, distance learning, internet and e-learning, principles and methods in instruction, research methods and teaching practicum, as well as courses offered through the departments of educational sciences and computer engineering.
Established
1997
ISCED Code
144
Educational goals and objectives
The core objective of the Department of Computer Education and Educational Technology is to foster the growth of highly skilled ICT educators and educational technologists. These individuals are adept at using a thorough, multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and have significant technology expertise.
Admission and special requirements
Admission to the undergraduate program is carried out in accordance with the regulations and decisions of the Council of Higher Education and the university Senate, as defined by the Higher Education Law No. 2547.
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International Students: Applications and admissions are handled under the framework of relevant legislation and Senate guidelines.
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Internal and External Transfer: Handled in accordance with national regulations and university Senate policies.
Acknowledgement of previous learning
Credits from other higher education institutions may be transferred upon the decision of the relevant administrative board, subject to the following:
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Courses must not have contributed to a previously earned diploma, and must have been graded at least CC.
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Transfer must be requested within the period set by regulations, generally before the beginning of the second semester.
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Exchange program credits must be transferred by the end of the course add/drop period following the return semester.
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Transferred courses from within the university retain original grades and credits.
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External courses receive a pass (P) grade with credits, and equivalence is determined by the department based on course content and structure.
Graduation requirements
To graduate, a student must:
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Complete the final semester (excluding summer) at Boğaziçi University.
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Pass all required courses with at least a grade of DD or P.
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Earn at least half of the program credits at Boğaziçi University.
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Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
In special cases, students with only one failing course may be allowed to complete the requirement via examination or academic project. If a student has completed all credits but has a GPA below 2.00, they may repeat courses with DC or DD grades until graduation criteria are met.
Program learning outcomes
- Possesses up-to-date technological hardware and software knowledge.
- Proficient in a foreign language at a level that allows tracking developments in science, technology, and the arts based on foundational sciences (physics, chemistry, and mathematics), knowledgeable about the country's language and history, and capable of monitoring national and international advancements
- Capable of planning the instructional process for ICT education, selecting appropriate technological resources for the purpose, and designing and developing various technological tools in line with contemporary learning theories and diverse learning needs.
- Plans and teaches ICT courses using effective and efficient methods and tools.
- Continuously advances professional development by closely following ICT and pedagogy areas and effectively utilizing new technologies during this process.
- Collects data on learning-teaching processes and materials using technology, analyzes the data, and evaluates it with a scientific and critical perspective.
- Monitors students' progress in the learning process, determining appropriate assessment methods, and conducting self-assessment.
- Evaluates the ethical, legal, security, health, and social dimensions of ICT to facilitate communication and collaboration with the school environment in meeting educational needs.
