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Edulearn12 Proceedings, 2012
Increasing applications of online learning in educational settings created a need for development... more Increasing applications of online learning in educational settings created a need for development of a theoretical framework specific for online learning environments. Community of Inquiry (CoI) Framework, developed by Garrison, Anderson and Archer (2000) in this direction, has aroused attention by researchers and practitioners of the field (Garrison & Arbaugh, 2007). Online learning applications have come into our educational lives in Turkey as well, both formally and informally, and many universities have developed and put into practice distance learning programs, several certification programs and MOOCs. The aim of this study is to recommend a guide to faculty who applies/considers to apply online learning, based on CoI Framework, which may help them in the process. This guide bases on CoI indicators, current communication technologies, and actual problems faced in online learning environments. This report involves prerequisites and competencies for faculty and suggestions for the field is given at the conclusion.
Transformations in scholarship, like in every other discipline, have happened in a globalizing wo... more Transformations in scholarship, like in every other discipline, have happened in a globalizing world. In this context, the redefinition or the conceptualization of scholarship has great importance. In this study, first with historical transformation happening in higher education, the changing role of the scholarship has been discussed. Scholarship concept and as academic activities teaching, research, social service, and management have been examined. In addition, research-teaching dilemma in academic activities has been mentioned and problems that belong to academic life have been handled. Results of the examined researches showed that scholarship concept is generally related to academic activities. In this context, it has seen that research and teaching activities as a dilemma that occupy academic agenda have three kinds of relationships: positive, negative and no relationship. Besides, it has seen that academicians have been faced varied problems in all over the world. But because there are a limited number of studies in Turkey, it is hard to localize Turkey’s position in world discussion agenda.
Edulearn12 Proceedings, 2012
Increasing applications of online learning in educational settings created a need for development... more Increasing applications of online learning in educational settings created a need for development of a theoretical framework specific for online learning environments. Community of Inquiry (CoI) Framework, developed by Garrison, Anderson and Archer (2000) in this direction, has aroused attention by researchers and practitioners of the field (Garrison & Arbaugh, 2007). Online learning applications have come into our educational lives in Turkey as well, both formally and informally, and many universities have developed and put into practice distance learning programs, several certification programs and MOOCs. The aim of this study is to recommend a guide to faculty who applies/considers to apply online learning, based on CoI Framework, which may help them in the process. This guide bases on CoI indicators, current communication technologies, and actual problems faced in online learning environments. This report involves prerequisites and competencies for faculty and suggestions for the field is given at the conclusion.
Transformations in scholarship, like in every other discipline, have happened in a globalizing wo... more Transformations in scholarship, like in every other discipline, have happened in a globalizing world. In this context, the redefinition or the conceptualization of scholarship has great importance. In this study, first with historical transformation happening in higher education, the changing role of the scholarship has been discussed. Scholarship concept and as academic activities teaching, research, social service, and management have been examined. In addition, research-teaching dilemma in academic activities has been mentioned and problems that belong to academic life have been handled. Results of the examined researches showed that scholarship concept is generally related to academic activities. In this context, it has seen that research and teaching activities as a dilemma that occupy academic agenda have three kinds of relationships: positive, negative and no relationship. Besides, it has seen that academicians have been faced varied problems in all over the world. But because there are a limited number of studies in Turkey, it is hard to localize Turkey’s position in world discussion agenda.