Information Package / Course Catalogue
Technology and Children
Course Code: ÇGEL539
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

To improve student's ability about the importance of technology in the child's life, use areas and points of interest, computer programs for children, basic skills for computer use, social media, use of YouTube, and computer use in children with special needs.

Course Content

The importance of technology in the child's life, use in education, misuse of technology, parental guidance of children's use of technology, and the use of technology in special education.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Kevser TOZDUMAN YARALI
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic concepts of technology and its role in child development.
2.Evaluates the positive and negative effects of technology use on children.
3.Analyzes technological tools and software designed for children.
4.Plans guidance practices for children's safe and conscious use of technology.
5.Uses technology appropriately in children's educational processes.
6.Evaluates and applies technological practices in the education of children with special needs.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bütün Ayhan, A. ve Aral, N. 2009. Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Bilgisayar. Erken Çocukluk Gelişimi ve Eğitim (Edit.Y.Fazlıoğlu), 419-435. Kriter Yayınları, İstanbul.
2.Arı, M. ve Bayhan, P. 1999. Okulöncesi Dönemde Bilgisayar Destekli Eğitim. Epsilon Yayınevi, İstanbul.
3.Odabaşı, H. F.2002. İnternet ve Çocuk. Kapital Medya Hizmetleri A.Ş., İstanbul.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and importance of technology
Week 2 - Theoretical
Usage areas of technology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Usage areas of technology
Week 4 - Theoretical
Technological tools used by children
Week 5 - Theoretical
Things to consider when using computer, tablet, internet
Week 6 - Theoretical
Positive effects of using technology on children
Week 7 - Theoretical
Negative effects of using technology on children
Week 8 - Theoretical
Examples and features of computer programs prepared for children (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examination of computer program examples prepared for children
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of computer program examples prepared for children
Week 11 - Theoretical
Family guidance on children's technology use
Week 12 - Theoretical
Use of technology in children with special needs
Week 13 - Theoretical
Educational use of technology in children
Week 14 - Theoretical
Educational use of technology in children with special needs
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment2%25
Term Assignment1%25
Final Examination1%50
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment215234
Term Project125227
Final Examination125227
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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OÇ-1
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026