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An Interaction Framework for Open and Distance Learning: Learning Outcomes, Motivation, Satisfaction, Perception

AJIT-e: Online Academic Journal of Information Technology

Interaction is often heard in the design of online learning environments as well as centuries of ... more Interaction is often heard in the design of online learning environments as well as centuries of educational environments. Online tools have different types of interaction. It is one of the aims of this article to summarize the theoretical framework for interaction, which online tools should be used for which type of interaction while designing learning environments. In addition, the study focuses on the relationship between interaction and learning outcomes, interaction and learning motivation, satisfaction and perception. The practical dimension of the well-known interaction in the theoretical sense is discussed in the context of distance education.

Sosyal Ağlar, Dijital Avatarlar ve Teknolojik Tekillik

Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi

Sosyal ağlar ve sosyal medya teknolojiden beslenerek büyümeye devam etmektedir. Son yıllarda insa... more Sosyal ağlar ve sosyal medya teknolojiden beslenerek büyümeye devam etmektedir. Son yıllarda insanın sanal ortamlardaki davranışları ve sosyalleşme ihtiyaçları göz önüne alınarak farklı platformlar ve araçlar geliştirilmiştir. Sanal dünyalardan artırılmış gerçekliğe, sanal gerçeklik uygulamalarından holograma birçok teknoloji sanal medya için kullanılmaya başlamıştır. Teknolojik gelişmelerle birlikte ortaya çıkan teknolojik insanlar göz önüne alındığında, bedene entegre edilebilir teknolojilerle birlikte gelecek olan transhumanist çağda daha da ileri eğilimler ortaya çıkacağı öngörülebilir. Bu teknolojilerle birlikte bireylerin sanal ağlarda kendini yansıtma ya da olmak istediği karaktere bürünme ihtiyacına yönelik olarak “dijital avatarlar” oluşturulması amacıyla farklı çalışmalar geliştirilmiştir.

Büyük veri, nesnelerin interneti, sosyal ağlar, sanal kimlikler ve siber güvenlik

Açıköğretim Uygulamaları ve Araştırmaları Dergisi

Günümüzde sosyal medyadan, dijital dünyadan paylaştığımız “bilgilerimiz”den oluşan ve nesnelerin ... more Günümüzde sosyal medyadan, dijital dünyadan paylaştığımız “bilgilerimiz”den oluşan ve nesnelerin interneti, blokzincir gibi teknolojiler aracılığıyla gittikçe “değer” kazanan verilerimizin güvenliğini sağlamak önemlidir. 1980’li yıllarda imzalanan uluslararsı anlaşma ile ilan edilen veri güvenliği gününde şekillenen güvenlik kriterleri ile oluşan ve Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu ile özerk verilerin güvenliğinin sağlanmaya çalışıldığı günümüzde, bireyler farkında olmadan kişisel verilerini kendileri dağıtmaktadır. Özellikle sosyal medyada yapılan kişisel paylaşımlar ve bireylerin kendileri için oluşturdukları sanal kimlikler, kişilerin profilini oluşturmada kullanılabilir, hatta akıllı sistemler için geliştirilecek yapay zeka uygulamaları ya da gelecekte yaygınlaşacağı öngörülen dijital avatarlarımız için de büyük veri içindeki veri setleri olarak değerlendirilebilir.

Merhaba yeni dünya: Covid19 ve değişen hayatlar, uzaktan eğitim, hızlanan dijital dönüşüm ve teknolojik tekillik (Editöre Mektup)

Coronavirus salgını ile ortaya çıkan ve tüm dünyada etkisini gösteren dönüşüm süreci hızla gelişm... more Coronavirus salgını ile ortaya çıkan ve tüm dünyada etkisini gösteren dönüşüm süreci hızla gelişmeye devam etmektedir. Sağlık ve eğitim alanları başta olmak üzere, ekonomi, alışveriş, sanayi gibi bir çok farklı alanda etkisini geniş çaplı gösteren bu dönüşüm, salgın dönemi sonrasında da etkisini devam ettireceğinin sinyallerini vermektedir. Bu süreç, fütüristlerin 2040’lı yıllarda meydana geleceğini öngördükleri teknolojik tekillik sürecinin öngörülenden daha erken başlayacağını göstermektedir. Bu süreçte oluşan veriye sahip olan, veriyi işleyebilen ve kullanabilen, yapay zeka, yazılım ve teknolojiye hakim olanlar güçlü ve gelişmiş ülkeler kategorisinde yer alabilecektir.

Is technology good for education?

This book, which discusses the digital technologies that have become fundamental components of le... more This book, which discusses the digital technologies that have become fundamental components of learning in terms of the concept of education, also examines the necessity of the technology.
Since many digital environments, such as many web technologies, virtual classrooms, and mobile technologies are widely used in formal education, it is possible to assume that the digital era is
located at the very heart of education. In many countries, government policies also support digitalization and technology research in education. The author aims to provide answers by analysing the question from another perspective.

Living in the Meta Immersive Smart 21st Century and Beyond: A Digital Transformation in Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

Journal of TAM Academy, 2022

Open and distance learning system is now well-established serving millions of students globally. ... more Open and distance learning system is now well-established serving millions of students globally. The technological developments in the 4th industrial revolution era have impacted open and distance learning system. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, 3D printing, computer vision, internet of things, internet of behaviour etc. have introduced smart services in teaching, learning, curriculum design, learning design, user experience, instructional delivery and evaluation and assessment systems. In this paper we discuss how such technologies have brought the digital transformation to open and distance learning. We also examine the meta immersive smart future of open education.

Turkish YouTube videos on erectile dysfunction as an informal information source: do they contain reliable content?

Pamukkale Tıp Dergisi, 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the informative value of Turkish videos submit... more Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the informative value of Turkish videos submitted to YouTube about erectile dysfunction (ED).
Materials and methods: The first 125 videos published on Youtube.com between January 11 and 18, 2023, accessed with the keyword "erectile dysfunction," published in Turkish, and displayed in search results in a standard order of relevance were studied. Videos that were less than 1 minute long, do not contain information, contains jokes, movie trailers, or product advertisements, were less than 1 month old since their publication, or were unrelated to ED were excluded from the study. The quality of the information content of the videos was assessed using DISCERN scoring. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 24 software.
Results: It was determined that out of the 100 videos that met the inclusion criteria, 74% were uploaded by healthcare professionals, 3% by the Pharmaceutical Industry, 5% by the Dietary Supplement Industry, 3% by psychologists, and 15% by non-healthcare professionals. When the videos were examined based on their content, it was determined that the topics of the published videos primarily focused on diagnosis and treatment. However, it was also found that there were videos that provided content on the etiopathology and symptoms of the disease. The total duration of the videos was 10 hours, 58 minutes, and 24 seconds (1 minute to 53.05 minutes). While the total number of views was 21.893.514 (15-1.700.000), the total number of likes was determined to be 130.340. The average views were 8.002.64 (1.998.76-11.953.26), and the average monthly likes were 47.30 (11.88-73.1). The average value for DISCERN was calculated to be 3.3 (1-5). There was a negative correlation between the DISCERN scores and the average monthly number of likes. It was found that there was a positive and significant correlation between the duration of videos and DISCERN scores. Videos uploaded by physicians had a high DISCERN score, while the content quality of the other videos was moderate to poor.
Conclusions: Overall, 50% of ED-related videos on YouTube have moderate to poor content quality. Videos uploaded by physicians had high DISCERN scores and high likes and view rates. A negative correlation existed between DISCERN ratings and average monthly likes and views.

An Evaluation of The Managerial Context for Digital Transformation in The Context of Open Education in Higher Education

Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 2024

T his article examines the effects of technology in the field of education and management and foc... more T his article examines the effects of technology in the field of education and management and focuses especially on the effects of technologies used in distance education activities on transformation processes. Based on research conducted, the article explains how technological developments affect education and management processes, according to the findings obtained as a result of the interviews. The technologies used in the digitalization processes of higher education institutions that provide distance education services and the effects of these technologies on the transformation processes were examined. How artificial intelligence, blockchain, metaverse, brain-computer interfaces and similar technologies can be used in education and organizational management processes and how this use affects management processes are discussed. Findings show that technological developments have profound effects on the processes in educational environments and transform management processes. As a result, the research emphasizes the need for further research and application to effectively use technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and metaverse in education and management processes. It is stated that advances in this field can cause significant transformations in education and management.

Design and implementation of interactive virtual reality supported first aid training

Interactive Learning Environments , 2024

Although first aid knowledge and skills are a necessity, global studies show that there is a lack... more Although first aid knowledge and skills are a necessity, global studies show that there is a lack of awareness, hence the need for training that is accessible to all. This case study focuses on developing a blended learning plan for first aid training and creating interactive VR videos as a distance learning resource. An interactive video was created for VR glasses that explains the basic first aid coma position, enriched with questions. The video was uploaded to a web platform and configured for VR. Participants were randomly selected among Anadolu University staff, ranked according to their first aid knowledge scores. They gave feedback after using the application with VR glasses. For qualitative data, content analysis was performed and key concepts and themes were identified. As a result of the research, it was concluded that individuals with different demographic characteristics had a positive view of first aid learning experiences with VR, understood the steps of first aid application and gained the correct application. The developed VR video has a modular structure and can be developed with different scenarios and can be used to teach other first aid applications and different skills.

Artificial Intelligence-Supported Meta-Learning Assistant

Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Education: Enhancing Teaching Practices for Future Learning, 2024

In the twenty-first century, when technology has had a profound impact on every aspect of our liv... more In the twenty-first century, when technology has had a profound impact on every aspect of our lives, learning has also changed, revealing the need for a dramatic reorganization of education systems. Individuals have the ability to learn with the possibilities offered by technology, and they play a critical role in the new development of these learning services. In light of artificial intelligence technologies and metaverse universes, the possibility to provide learning experiences in which individuals shape their learning adventures based on their own traits should be considered as an innovation that will take place in the future of learning. When configuring this service, it is essential to identify the proper artificial intelligence algorithms, correlate them with individual differences, and determine the processes that the individual can direct. The development of artificial intelligence-assisted learning assistants in the form of meta-human will provide a new dimension to learning and teaching processes.

Dijital Dönüşüm Odağında İnsanın Dönüşümü: Dünden Bugüne Transhümanist Araştırmalar ve Eğitimin Geleceği

Evde Eğitim ve Öğretim İçin Teknoloji Kullanımı: Teori, Uygulamalar ve Geleceğe Bakış, 2021

Dijital dönüşüm sürecinin hızla ivmelenmesiyle birlikte, yakın gelecekte insanların bu hıza ayak ... more Dijital dönüşüm sürecinin hızla ivmelenmesiyle birlikte, yakın gelecekte insanların bu hıza ayak uydurabilmek için giyilebilir teknolojilerden entegre edilebilir teknolojilere birçok farklı protez ve bileşenleri kullanması gerekeceğini söylemek doğru olacaktır. İnsanoğlunun toprağı kazmak için kullandığı ilk aletten, görme yetisini iyileştirmek amacıyla kullanılan ilk gözlüğe, taşınabilir bilgisayarlardan günümüzdeki Akıllı saat, Google Glass 2.0 gibi biometrik giyilebilir ürün ve teknolojilere gelinen nokta düşünüşdüğünde, gelecekte bedene entegre teknolojilerin kullanılacağını öngörmek kaçınılmazdır. Günümüzdeki teknolojik ürünler ve gelişmeler, gelecekte teknolojinin insanoğlunun sınırlarını ve potansiyelini nasıl zorlayacağının bir göstergesidir.

Bu “gelecek”, özellikle covid19'un etkisiyle, çoğu kişinin düşündüğünden çok daha yakın bir zamanda gerçekleşecektir. Sağlıkla ilgili endişeler, insanların daha uzun yaşama istekleri, genç kalma arzusu gibi içgüdüler, insanların sürekli bir arayışta olmasını tetiklemektedir. Bu arayış, teknoloji ve sağlık çerçevesindedir. Sağlık ve teknolojik destekle daha üst bir seviyeye dönüşen insanı savunan görüş olan transhümanizm, ölümsüzlük arayışı içinde değildir. Bunun yerine kaliteli-sağlıklı-uzun ömürlü bir insana dönüşümü savunan bir görüştür. Transhumanizm, bilim ve teknolojinin tüm imkânlarının dönüşmüş bir insan için seferber edildiği bir felsefedir. İnsanoğlunun bu dönüşüm sürecinde kullanılan bilim ve teknolojinin imkânları NBIC (Nano, Bio, Info, Cogno), yani nanoteknoloji, biyoloji, iletişim ve cognitive (bilişsel) başlıkları altında ele alınmaktadır. Bu bölümde, biohacking ve transhumana yönelik yapılmış çalışmalar incelenmektedir.

Yapay Süper Zekaya Doğru: Teknolojik Tekillik Sürecinde Transhumanist Teknolojiler ve Yeni Öğrenme Ortamları

Eğitimde Zeki ve Esnek Teknolojiler, 2021

Yapay zekanın gelecekte insan zekasını geçeceği öngörüsü olan teknolojik tekillik, dijital dönüşü... more Yapay zekanın gelecekte insan zekasını geçeceği öngörüsü olan teknolojik tekillik, dijital dönüşüm sürecinin nihai bir sonucu olarak hızla yaklaşmaktadır. Bilgisayar veya robotlara insana özgü düşünme yetisi kazandırılması fikriyle yapay zeka kavramı, yine insanın insan beynini taklit etme çabasıyla ortaya çıkmıştır.Yapay genel zeka; insanın bilişsel sistem ve süreçlerinin derinlemesine işlenebildiği, farklı türlerdeki görevleri insana özgü bir şekilde yerine getirebilen yapay zekadır. Günümüzde geliştirilen teknoloji ve yazılımlar, taşınabilir, giyilebilir ve entegre edilebilir cihazlardaki gelişmeler gibi veriler ışığında yapay genel zekanın geleceğine yönelik öngörülerde bulunmak zordur. Ancak insan zekasını taklit edebilen bir yapay zeka, daha kompleks çözümleri ve sorunları da beraberinde getirecektir. Yapay süper zeka ise bilgisayarların yeteneklerinin insanları geçeceği zamana işaret eden bir terim olarak kullanılmaktadır. İnsanlığın bu teknolojilerle birlikte dijital dönüşüme girmesi ve transhuman olarak adlandırılan yeni formuna ulaşması kaçınılmazdır. Giyilebilir ve entegre edilebilir teknolojiler bir çok süreci değiştirdiği gibi öğrenme süreçlerini de değiştirecektir. Bu bölümde geleceğin öğrenmesine yönelik öngörülere yer verilmektedir.

Teknolojik Tekillik Bağlamında Açıköğretim Sisteminin Dijital Dönüşüm Süreci

Açıköğretimle 40 Yıl, 2023

Varoluşundan beri insan hayatını kolaylaştırmak ve yaşam kalitesini iyileştirmek için sürekli bir... more Varoluşundan beri insan hayatını kolaylaştırmak ve yaşam kalitesini iyileştirmek için sürekli bir arayış içerisinde olmuştur. Teknolojideki gelişmelerin zaman içerisinde elektronik ve dijital olarak hayatı kolaylaştıracak yenilikler getirmesi ile bir dönüşüm süreci başlamış, bu süreç 21. yüzyılla birlikte ivme kazanmıştır. Devlet hizmetlerinden sağlığa, alışverişten eğitime hayatın birçok farklı alanında gerçekleşen dijitalleşme yani dijital dönüşüm süreci, covid19 pandemi süreciyle birlikte aktif şekilde insan hayatına yerleşmiştir. Eğitim hizmetlerinde kullanılan teknolojiler, eğitim öğretim süreçlerinin uzaktan yönetilebilirliğini sağlamış, her zaman her yerden bilgiye erişilebilirliği ve edinilebilirliğini perçinlemiştir. 21. yüzyılın hakim teknolojilerinden olan yapay zeka ve ona entegre kullanılan teknolojilerin yaygınlaşmasıyla birlikte, yapay genel zeka ve yapay süper zekanın gelişimi, büyük verinin okunabilirliği, 5G altyapısının gelişimi, blok zincir teknolojileri ve meta evrenlerin gelişimi gibi teknolojik adımlar, teknolojik tekilliği de beraberinde getirmektedir. Teknolojik tekillik sürecinde uzaktan eğitim sistemlerinde de değişimler beklenmektedir. Bu bölümde, bilgi ve tecrübenin dijital ortamlara aktarılabileceği, yapay zekanın insan beynine entegre edilebileceği bir gelecek için uzaktan eğitimin yeni yapısına yönelik teknolojiler ve öngörüler ele alınmıştır.

Open Universities in the Future with Technological Singularity Integrated Social Media

Emerging Technologies and Pedagogies in the Curriculum, 2020

The term “singularity” was first used by John von Neumann, in the 1950s to refer to “technologica... more The term “singularity” was first used by John von Neumann, in the 1950s to refer to “technological advances that cause change (Ulam in Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society 64(3, part 2): 1–49, 1958).” According to Kurzweil (The singularity is near: When humans transcend biology. New York, NY: Viking, 2005) and Yampolsky (Information 9(8): 190, 2018), the singularity is near. Moreover, such as Marc Zuckerberg and Bill Gates unlike the “dangerous” rhetoric of dystopian, he argues that singularity will make people more improve. In the future, Kurzweil develops a hypothesis that artificial intelligence will go beyond human intelligence to radically change civilization and human nature. According to him, the discovery of artificial super intelligence will trigger a sudden technological growth. A leap will result in unimaginable changes in human civilization. Social media, which has become the platforms that people cannot give up in their daily lives, will be the main means of communication connecting people in the process of singularity. At this point, education systems and institutions will also be in the process of change. Especially mega universities and Open Education Systems, where technology is the main tool, adapt to this change. In this research, it is tried to determine how mega open universities can benefit from social media in their preparation processes for technological singularity. As a result of the interviews conducted with the field experts, it was concluded that the social media platforms will have a high level of interpersonal communication and interaction and that the institutions will play a role in determining the limits of their place in human life. During this process, the determination of the needs of the program, the determination of the technologies to be used, and the research for the organization of personnel resources are important for the mega universities to be prepared for the singularity period.

Transmedya için Dijital Öykülemede Yapay Zeka Kullanımı ve İnsan Bilgisayar Etkileşimi Çerçevesinde Bir Değerlendirme

İnsan Bi̇lgi̇sayar Etki̇leşi̇mi̇: Araştırma Ve Uygulamalar, 2020

Digital storytelling is the technique of creating a story by designing different communication me... more Digital storytelling is the technique of creating a story by designing different communication media, either alone or interactively. In digital storytelling, different digital technologies are used and social and cultural activities and experiences are shared interculturally through stories. In digital storytelling, which is fed by developing technologies, the context of human-computer interaction is important for the multimedia in which the story will be presented to be efficient. Especially with the new technologies shaped by the developments in recent years and the approaching technological singularity, there is a need for a perspective on transmedia, a narrative strategy that involves the interactive use of a combination of multiple media platforms. This study first discusses the integration of artificial intelligence in digital storytelling for transmedia. Then, an evaluation is made within the framework of human computer interaction in the use of artificial intelligence for digital storytelling for transmedia to be developed in learning processes shaped by new communication technologies. At the end of the study, in line with the data obtained, suggestions are made for the dimension of human computer interaction in digital storytelling for transmedia.

Virtual Identity in Blockchain

Blockchain Technology Applications in Education, 2020

Blockchain is a technology that helps produce virtual identities in the digital environment using... more Blockchain is a technology that helps produce virtual identities in the digital environment using the real identity and allows using these identities both in digital environment and in real environment. In a way, this has brought about a different dimension for the virtual identity concept and content produced in social network environments. Today, a blockchain-based virtual identity is no longer a really different identity; instead, it now has a form that allows individuals to produce and manage their virtual identities and facilitates their lives. In addition, its usage potential has led to the use of blockchain for institutional purposes. It is now possible for institutions to interact with their stakeholders via their institutional virtual identities. Virtual identities play an important facilitator role in communication to be established by educational institutions with their students especially at higher education level. The facilitator effects of technology in individuals' real lives will make important contributions to the usage potential of the blockchain technology.

The Reflections of Technological Singularity on Open and Distance Learning Management

Present and Future Paradigms of Cyberculture in the 21st Century, 2021

According to Kurzweil, technological singularity is the inevitable change of human civilization b... more According to Kurzweil, technological singularity is the inevitable change of human civilization by all developments in technology, especially artificial intelligence. Open and distance learning systems are the systems that allow individuals to access learning materials and get education whenever and wherever they want. These systems are widely used today in programs offered by universities such as associate degree, undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as certificate programs and massive open online courses. This study discusses the technological singularity within the context of super-human and Human 2.0 concepts regarding the definition of “new human” that this phenomenon will shape, its reflections on education, and especially open and distance learning, namely open universities, and how these systems will transform. Its effects on managerial activities and managed processes in management were investigated, and suggestions have been made for restructuring management in acc...

Emerging Technologies and Pedagogies in the Curriculum, 2020

The term "singularity" was first used by John von Neumann, in the 1950s to refer to "technologica... more The term "singularity" was first used by John von Neumann, in the 1950s to refer to "technological advances that cause change (Ulam in Bulletin of the Amer

Administration of Mega and Open Universities With Technological Singularity Beyond Master-Human

Handbook of Research on Modern Educational Technologies, Applications, and Management, 2021

The aim of this study is to foresee a futuristic view of how open universities can achieve their ... more The aim of this study is to foresee a futuristic view of how open universities can achieve their sustainability in the context of technological singularity. Technological singularity predicts that artificial intelligence will prevent human intelligence in the future. Not only can artificial intelligence radically change human habits, but it can also alter learning practices. The foundation of a revolutionary transformation on humanity learning will be established for both the open universities and for the technological singularity beyond master-human. Thus, open universities are not only sustainable, but, at the same time, they can be transformed into ecological learning environments. The framework of the internalizations and predictions of the study participants on open and distance learning environments will help us save open universities in the future.

Virtual Identity in Blockchain

Blockchain Technology Applications in Education, 2020