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Yavuz Akpinar

Other affiliations: University of Leeds
Bio: Yavuz Akpinar is an academic researcher from Boğaziçi University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Educational technology & Experiential learning. The author has an hindex of 11, co-authored 28 publications receiving 283 citations. Previous affiliations of Yavuz Akpinar include University of Leeds.

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TL;DR: This study presents a validation of a learning object review instrument (LORI) with student users of twenty-four LOs used in K-12 environments, and finds that the LORI ratings, and the usability assessments did not correlate with the learning gains of students.
Abstract: Growing interest in learning objects (LOs) as a means of developing learning materials is leading to mainline LO evaluation methodologies using review instruments, such as evaluation rubrics, to suit various practical purposes. Such evaluation tools give evidence about the design and the value of the LOs, and studies performed with actual users can provide data against which these expectations of the effects of LOs on student achievements in practice can be set. This study presents a validation of a learning object review instrument (LORI) with student users (n=507) of twenty-four LOs used in K-12 environments. T he data collected through pre- and post-tests, teachers’ and students’ usability questionnaires, and the LORI revealed some interactions between those variables. However, the LORI ratings, and the usability assessments did not correlate with the learning gains of students. Some implications of these findings are discussed. Ke ywords: Learning objects, learning outcome, LORI, validation.

43 citations

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TL;DR: This paper argues for and describes the design principles of computer assisted learning (CAL) environments in which the software is interactive but is able to adapt to different styles of learning and teaching.
Abstract: As computers become more prominent in classroom instruction their modes of use are extending, for example as surrogate teachers in tutoring or as curriculum enrichment in simulation applications where students are more investigative in their learning methods. However, within the classroom such programs often have effects and are used in ways that were not always anticipated by their designers. This argues for computer assisted learning (CAL) environments in which the software is interactive but is able to adapt to different styles of learning and teaching. This paper argues for and describes the design principles of such environments, taking as illustration an application in the fraction domain. Following its implementation, initial evaluation data taken from school-children showed marked performance improvements, and indicated how design features of the system (FRACTIONLAB) contributed to their understanding.

34 citations

07 Jan 2014
TL;DR: Turkiye et al. as mentioned in this paper proposed a bilgisayar formator ogretmenligi egitimleri MEB tarafindan universitelerin eitim fakulteleri ve bilgizayar muhendisligi bolumlerine verilerek baslatilmistir.
Abstract: Turkiye’de ilk ve ortaogretimde bilgisayar kullanimi, diger Avrupa ulkelerinde oldugu gibi 1980’lerin ilk yillarina dayanmaktadir. Ozellikle 1984 yili, Avrupa ve Amerika’da ulke capinda planlanan egitimde bilgisayardan yararlanma projelerinin onemli bir yili olmustur. Turkiye’de de bu tur calismalara 1987 yilinda projelerle hiz verilmistir. Ancak sadece donanim ve yazilim ihtiyacinin karsilanmasi, teknolojinin okullarda etkin kullanimi ve teknoloji okuryazarliginin artirilmasi icin yeterli olmadigi gerceginden yola cikilarak, ozellikle ogretmen aciginin karsilanmasi icin 1991 yilinda bilgisayar formator ogretmenligi egitimleri MEB tarafindan universitelerin egitim fakulteleri ve bilgisayar muhendisligi bolumlerine verilerek baslatilmistir.

34 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the effects of a compact training for developing web sites on teachers' web attitude, as composed of: web self efficacy, perceived web enjoyment, perceived Web usefulness and behavioral intention to use the web.
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to examine effects of a compact training for developing web sites on teachers’ web attitude, as composed of: web self efficacy, perceived web enjoyment, perceived web usefulness and behavioral intention to use the web. To measure the related constructs, the Web Attitude Scale was adapted into Turkish and tested with a sample of 156 teachers. Then, a web site development training based upon behavioral modeling method of instruction was conducted with sixteen teachers. The training created a positive and significant difference on the participants’ web attitude, web self efficacy and perceived web usefulness scores. Although the post training scores of perceived web enjoyment and behavioral intention to use the web were higher than the pre training scores, the differences were not significant. The results are encouraging and suggest that teachers should involve more in design and development of web based materials to help students to learn.

24 citations

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TL;DR: The study designed and developed a video game-based intervention, then investigated the effects of this intervention on middle school students’ learning of probability concepts and revealed that students were able to learn and use Scratch and develop probability-related and probability-based algorithms that generate random results successfully.
Abstract: Teaching programming and creating games have attracted much attention over the years, mostly the attention of curriculum developers and teachers. This study designed and developed a video game-base...

20 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, a critical examination of democratic theory and its implications for the civic education roles and contributions of teachers, adult educators, community development practitioners, and community organizers is presented.
Abstract: Course Description In this course, we will explore the question of the actual and potential connections between democracy and education. Our focus of attention will be placed on a critical examination of democratic theory and its implications for the civic education roles and contributions of teachers, adult educators, community development practitioners, and community organizers. We will survey and deal critically with a range of competing conceptions of democracy, variously described as classical, republican, liberal, radical, marxist, neomarxist, pragmatist, feminist, populist, pluralist, postmodern, and/or participatory. Using narrative inquiry as a means for illuminating and interpreting contemporary practice, we will analyze the implications of different conceptions of democracy for the practical work of civic education.

4,931 citations

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01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: A wide variety of media can be used in learning, including distance learning, such as print, lectures, conference sections, tutors, pictures, video, sound, and computers.
Abstract: A wide variety of media can be used in learning, including distance learning, such as print, lectures, conference sections, tutors, pictures, video, sound, and computers. Any one instance of distance learning will make choices among these media, perhaps using several.

2,940 citations

01 Jan 2002
TL;DR: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) as mentioned in this paper proposed a framework for the evaluation of the performance of teachers of mathematics in South Korea, which is based on the concept of a teacher-student relationship.
Abstract: 미국의 “전국 수학 교사 협의회”(National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, NCTM)는 1989년부터 〈학교 수학의 교육과정과 평가 규준〉(1989), 〈수학 가르침(교수)의 전문성 규준〉(1991), 〈학교 수학의 평가(시험) 규준〉(NCTM, 1995), 〈학교 수학의 원리와 규준〉(2000)을 출판하여 미국의 수학 교육 의 전망(목표, 나아갈 길)과 규준(실행 지침)을 제시하였다. 수학 교사들로 구성된 미국의 NCTM은 학생, 학부모, 학교 행정가 등 많은 사람들과 힘을 합하여 모든 학생들에게 수준 높은 수학 교육을 받을 수 있는 여건(환경, 기회)을 조성하는 데 구심점의 역할을 하였다. 한편 많은 관련 단체들은 여러 배경과 능력을 가진 학생들이 전문성을 지닌 교사(특수 교사를 일컫는 밀이 아니다. 수학 교과를 이해하고 수학의 전문성과 특수성을 가르칠 수 있는 일반 교사를 일컫는 말이다.)로부터 미래를 대비해 평등하고, 진취적이며, 지원이 잘 이루어지고, 공학 도구(IT)가 잘 갖춰진 환경에서 중요한 수학적 아이디어를 이해하면서 학습할 수 있는 수학 교실(미국에서는 우리나라처럼 수학 교사가 수학 시간에 학생의 방(교실: Homeroom)에 찾아가지 않고 학생들이 선생의 방(수학 교실: Classroom)을 찾아온다. 전형적인 수학 교실의 사진은 2쪽에 나와 있다.)을 만들기 위해 함께 힘썼다. NCTM에서 출간한 여러 규준들은 우리나라의 제6차와 제7차 교육과정에도 큰 영향을 미쳤다. 이 글에서는 NCTM(2000)에서 제시한 학습 원리를 간단히 살펴본 다음 이를 중심으로 현재 미국 수학 교육의 교수ㆍ학습 이론의 동향을 살펴본다.

2,507 citations

01 Jan 2016
TL;DR: This experimental and quasi experimental designs for research aims to help people to cope with some infectious virus inside their laptop, rather than reading a good book with a cup of tea in the afternoon, but end up in malicious downloads.
Abstract: Thank you for reading experimental and quasi experimental designs for research. Maybe you have knowledge that, people have search numerous times for their favorite readings like this experimental and quasi experimental designs for research, but end up in malicious downloads. Rather than reading a good book with a cup of tea in the afternoon, instead they cope with some infectious virus inside their laptop.

2,255 citations