Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Literacy
Course Code: MKS157
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

This course improves students' computer skills. It enables them to actively use MS Office programs and Google Applications that are currently needed in professional life.

Course Content

Creating and using files in the cloud using Google Apps, Preparing Effective Presentations, Writing Formulas in Google Sheets, Microsoft Applications

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.It recognizes and explains the digital transformation process. It defines the concept of digital literacy.
2.It identifies digital tools that will be used for producing, processing, and effectively using information in digital environments.
3.It creates, edits, and stores files in cloud systems.
4.It prepares online files for shared use and manages sharing permissions.
5.It produces effective presentations and visuals.
6.Develops project files and reports using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
7.It organizes, archives, and restructures files in a digital environment.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Karaoğlu, G. (Ed.), (2022). Digital Literacy. Efe Academy Publications, Istanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition of Literacy and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Creating and using files in the cloud using Google Apps.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Log in to Google Docs.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Editing documents in Google Docs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Multiple document work
Week 6 - Theoretical
Document sharing
Week 7 - Theoretical
Using Google Slides
Week 8 - Theoretical
How to Prepare Effective Presentations
Week 9 - Theoretical
How to Prepare Effective Presentations (Midterm Exam)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Introduction to Google Sheets
Week 11 - Theoretical
Writing formulas in Google Sheets
Week 12 - Theoretical
MS Word applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
MS PowerPoint applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
MS Excel applications
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140235
Assignment1303
Quiz1202
Midterm Examination1404
Final Examination1617
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026