- Alev Elçi has main research areas as faculty development, digital teaching and learning, technology enhanced learning... moreAlev Elçi has main research areas as faculty development, digital teaching and learning, technology enhanced learning, social networks, knowledge management, internationalization, and narrative approaches. She has a book titled Faculty Beliefs and Needs: Opening the Gate to ICT-based Professional Development in Teaching and Learning. She is currently reviewer of two SSCI indexed journals and supervising doctoral and master students. Dr. Alev Elçi was a visiting researcher in Roger Williams University, RI, USA with a grant by Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK). She received BSc in Mathematics (Hacettepe University) and MSc in Computer Engineering (METU), Ankara, Turkey. She got a PhD in Educational Sciences (Eastern Mediterranean University), Famagusta, North Cyprus. Her dissertation was on faculty beliefs and needs for ICT-based professional development in teaching and learning. Prior to academia, she worked for 15 years as software support and training specialist for Unisys and Oracle in Turkey, Pakistan, China, and Kuwait. She has been teaching for 20 years and lately was an Assistant Professor in Department of Management Information Systems, Aksaray University, Turkey. Now, she is the founder of a network group YÖMEGA - It aims to support the professional development in learning and teaching of faculty members in higher education institutions, and to share information and discuss their problems related to these issues. This group has been formed for the communication, collaboration and discussion of the academic staff or those concerned, who aim to make the faculty excellence in learning and teaching through digital technologies in the field of higher education in Turkey and carry out academic studies on this subject.edit
Entering the AI era, globally, for women still the path to leadership in education is not very smooth. The latest research on Women and Leadership in Higher Education indicates that women hold leadership positions in teaching, research,... more
Entering the AI era, globally, for women still the path to leadership in education is not very smooth. The latest research on Women and Leadership in Higher Education indicates that women hold leadership positions in teaching, research, and management roles, but their participation in each area is unequal (del Carmen Meza-Mejia et al., 2023). Currently, less than 30% of researchers globally are women (UNESCO, 2020). Although possessing the necessary skills and experience, they may face significant barriers such as sexual harassment, hiring practices, and work-personal conflicts in their leadership paths (Bowen, 2024). Persistent biases, gender stereotypes, and challenges related to work-life balance
discourage many girls and women from pursuing careers in scholarship and leadership. However, fostering an equitable research environment and promoting gender equality are crucial for sustainable development across all fields. To shift traditional mindsets, it is imperative to promote gender equality, dismantle stereotypes, and encourage women to pursue academic careers.
In response to this need, Frontiers in Education has curated a collection of articles showcasing the contributions of women researchers, educators, and professionals in the field of educational leadership.
Despite progress, female representation and leadership in key roles within this discipline remain insufficient. It is essential to further investigate how equitable education contributes to creating fairer and less biased academic and professional environments worldwide.
This Research Topic emphasizes the diversity of research within educational leadership, presenting advancements in theory, experimentation, and methodology that address pressing issues. It also includes papers that explore the intersectional aspects of gender identities and highlight perspectives from various cultures, religions, races/ethnicities, and abilities.
discourage many girls and women from pursuing careers in scholarship and leadership. However, fostering an equitable research environment and promoting gender equality are crucial for sustainable development across all fields. To shift traditional mindsets, it is imperative to promote gender equality, dismantle stereotypes, and encourage women to pursue academic careers.
In response to this need, Frontiers in Education has curated a collection of articles showcasing the contributions of women researchers, educators, and professionals in the field of educational leadership.
Despite progress, female representation and leadership in key roles within this discipline remain insufficient. It is essential to further investigate how equitable education contributes to creating fairer and less biased academic and professional environments worldwide.
This Research Topic emphasizes the diversity of research within educational leadership, presenting advancements in theory, experimentation, and methodology that address pressing issues. It also includes papers that explore the intersectional aspects of gender identities and highlight perspectives from various cultures, religions, races/ethnicities, and abilities.
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Student dependence on technology, higher education institution efforts of digitalization in teaching and learning, along with the faculty member hesitancy to adopt innovative technologies all contribute to current challenges in higher... more
Student dependence on technology, higher education institution efforts of digitalization in teaching and learning, along with the faculty member hesitancy to adopt innovative technologies all contribute to current challenges in higher education. The focus of this chapter is on exploring the gap between student and faculty perceptions about utilizing technology in teaching and learning, in addition to enlighten institutional roles and strategies to sustain efforts for managing such environments and faculty development. Multiple research methods are used to derive insights. The findings point towards the need to increase knowledge base and to expand faculty development around digital teaching and learning strategies as well as fostering student faculty collaboration to improve learner engagement and performance. As a result of changing roles, the pedagogical methods and technological tools used in digital teaching and learning process should not be a sole decision of the institution, but as a result of a collaborative mindset of institution, faculty, and students.
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Metacognition and Successful Learning Strategies in Higher Education is a detailed resource of scholarly perspectives that discusses current trends in learning assessments. Featuring extensive coverage on topics such as spiritual... more
Metacognition and Successful Learning Strategies in Higher Education is a detailed resource of scholarly perspectives that discusses current trends in learning assessments. Featuring extensive coverage on topics such as spiritual intelligence strategies, literacy development, and ubiquitous learning, this is an ideal reference source for academicians, graduate students, practitioners, and researchers who want to improve their learning strategies using metacognition studies.
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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation era and the evolution from mentoring to e-mentoring. One of the groups most affected by this situation is the mentees doing graduate studies. In this context, e-mentoring... more
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation era and the evolution from mentoring to e-mentoring. One of the groups most affected by this situation is the mentees doing graduate studies. In this context, e-mentoring enables the mentee and mentor to carry out their academic study using digital technologies in mutual interaction, regardless of time and geographical space. This study is designed as a case study of the qualitative research methods where the study group consists of graduate students. Five main themes and 14 sub-themes are determined from the interviews with mentees on e-mentoring perceptions. According to the research findings, mentees prefer a two-stage approach in mentee-mentor matching. Mentees emphasize that they favor matching with emerging technologies at the first stage and finalizing the mentor selection process by mentee-mentor face-to-face negotiation in the second stage. Mentees also mention that besides some e-mentoring advantages, there are p...
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Research Interests: Sociology, Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Social Sciences, Content Analysis, and 15 moreICT in Education, Market Research, Blended Learning, Teaching, Language Learning, Educational Sciences, Descriptive Statistics, ICT integration in teaching and learing, Language proficiency, Online Courses, Learner Behaviour, ICT in Language Learning, Digital Competences, Digital Skills and Litearacy, and ICT in teaching and learning languages
Abstract A synthesis of existing Industry 4.0 literature depicts that knowledge management and decision making strategies are crucial factors for organizations. This article highlights the need and develops a framework for knowledge... more
Abstract A synthesis of existing Industry 4.0 literature depicts that knowledge management and decision making strategies are crucial factors for organizations. This article highlights the need and develops a framework for knowledge management and decision-making style by reviewing existing management literature. This research proposes a framework that supports the relationship between knowledge management enabling factors (i.e., organizational member's collaboration, T-shaped skills, learning and IT-support) and organizational performance, and the mediating effect of knowledge creation process. The article also propose that decision-making style (i.e., intuitive and/or rational) will moderate the relationship between knowledge creation process and organizational performance. A set of propositions that represent an empirically-driven research agenda, and also describe the relationships between the focal variables are presented to enhance audience's understanding within a business context.
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Research Interests: Sociology, Teaching and Learning, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Medical Education, and 8 moreFaculty Development, Technology Enhanced Learning, Professional Development, Faculty Professional Development, Descriptive Statistics, Institutional Sustainability, IGI Global, and Faculty Needs Assessment
The higher education institutions’ mandatory transition to distance education during the COVID-19 outbreak led to restructuring of teaching and learning processes in Turkey. The aim of this research is determining the gains and needs of... more
The higher education institutions’ mandatory transition to distance education during the COVID-19 outbreak led to restructuring of teaching and learning processes in Turkey. The aim of this research is determining the gains and needs of faculty members in academic activities in Turkey context. A qualitative research method was used and data was collected from 364 faculty members from different demographics, using an open-ended, semi-structured online survey. Three main themes and a total of 40 sub-themes were determined using the content analysis method. Findings showed that faculty broadened their knowledge and experience in distance learning, citing the need to improve their academic and professional development. Some faculty stated very intensive gain of digital literacy skills and competencies and online course materials; while others stated further improvement was needed in these subjects. These findings are important as a means to take the necessary precautions to improve academician’s professional development and students' learning during the continuation of emergency process
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This chapter identifies and assesses the role of faculty professional development centers in the future higher education institutions. Faculty professional development centers facilitate transition to digital teaching and learning; this... more
This chapter identifies and assesses the role of faculty professional development centers in the future higher education institutions. Faculty professional development centers facilitate transition to digital teaching and learning; this can be affected only through implementing strategies and commensurate infrastructure. They thus provide desired digital knowledge, skill sets, and related competencies for the “next generation of learners.” Implementations in Turkey are surveyed and compared to the international scene. Conclusions are drawn on essential features that may be further enhanced for bettering faculty development facilities primarily in the context of universities in Turkey, and extensions to the international scene.
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Higher education has focused on adopting emerging digital technologies for teaching and learning in recent years. Regarding the technology changes in empowering skills of students, assessment in teaching and learning started to evolve... more
Higher education has focused on adopting emerging digital technologies for teaching and learning in recent years. Regarding the technology changes in empowering skills of students, assessment in teaching and learning started to evolve from traditional to more alternative and finally to digital assessment. For example, augmented reality and learning analytics are becoming more popular in assessments. After a comprehensive literature review, this chapter explains the types of digital assessment methods, their advantages, and disadvantages for both faculty and learners. The role of faculty and needs for faculty development are put forward.
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Student dependence on technology, higher education institution efforts of digitalization in teaching and learning, along with the faculty member hesitancy to adopt innovative technologies all contribute to current challenges in higher... more
Student dependence on technology, higher education institution efforts of digitalization in teaching and learning, along with the faculty member hesitancy to adopt innovative technologies all contribute to current challenges in higher education. The focus of this chapter is on exploring the gap between student and faculty perceptions about utilizing technology in teaching and learning, in addition to enlighten institutional roles and strategies to sustain efforts for managing such environments and faculty development. Multiple research methods are used to derive insights. The findings point towards the need to increase knowledge base and to expand faculty development around digital teaching and learning strategies as well as fostering student faculty collaboration to improve learner engagement and performance. As a result of changing roles, the pedagogical methods and technological tools used in digital teaching and learning process should not be a sole decision of the institution, ...
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This article discusses the impact of human-computer interaction in the pedagogical design of open textbooks affordable into a diversity of learning environments. An exploratory study is conducted, wherein an online questionnaire is... more
This article discusses the impact of human-computer interaction in the pedagogical design of open textbooks affordable into a diversity of learning environments. An exploratory study is conducted, wherein an online questionnaire is administered to the second-year master’s degree students from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Studies. The results show that students are aware of the importance of metacognition in developing effective learning strategies. Thus, they use metacognitive strategies when taking notes, doing reflections, and employing mnemonics to enhance understanding. However, despite the current practice of using open didactical materials, students feel that the open textbooks approach needs to be relooked and changed to be more effective; it could be equipped with appropriate learning tools to provide more opportunities for immediate feedback and collaborative assessment. Individualization and collaboration are the key factors in developing metacognitive experie...
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Higher educational institutions exert great effort to improve educational quality and effectiveness to cope with digital challenges in education. The impact of COVID-19 on education highlighted the importance of the achievement of... more
Higher educational institutions exert great effort to improve educational quality and effectiveness to cope with digital challenges in education. The impact of COVID-19 on education highlighted the importance of the achievement of sustainability in higher education. To overcome many of these challenges, faculty members need sustained professional development infrastructure embracing individual and institutional dimensions for enhancing educational qualifications. In this study, a quantitative method was employed to explore goals, individual needs, and institutional expectations of faculty in an international university in a developing country. The obtained survey data were analyzed using descriptive and non-parametric statistics (i.e., Kendall's coefficient of concordance, Kruskal–Wallis test, and Mann–Whitney U test). The findings demonstrate that the preferred goals of the faculty are found as developing skills in disciplinary knowledge, teaching and learning, and research. To...
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This article theorizes the functional relationship between the human components (i.e., scholars) and non-human components (i.e., structural configurations) of academic domains. It is organized around the following question: in what ways... more
This article theorizes the functional relationship between the human components (i.e., scholars) and non-human components (i.e., structural configurations) of academic domains. It is organized around the following question: in what ways have scholars formed and been formed by the structural configurations of their academic domain? The article uses as a case study the academic domain of education and technology to examine this question. Its authorship approach is innovative, with a worldwide collection of academics (99 authors) collaborating to address the proposed question based on their reflections on daily social and academic practices. This collaboration followed a three-round process of contributions via email. Analysis of these scholars’ reflective accounts was carried out, and a theoretical proposition was established from this analysis. The proposition is of a mutual (yet not necessarily balanced) power (and therefore political) relationship between the human and non-human co...
Research Interests: Information Technology, Education, Educational Technology, Higher Education, Educational Research, and 15 moreMobile Technology, ICT in Education, ICT, Academia Research, Crowdsourcing, ICT in Teachers Education, Academia, Educational Technologies, Educación, Library and Information Studies, Academics, E Learning, Maaging Organizational Politics, CrowdAuthoring, and Academic Domain
Technology has many positive effects on education, but negative effects also exist. One of the negative effects is cyberbullying spreading out of school boundaries to the social networks. The increasing popularity of social media among... more
Technology has many positive effects on education, but negative effects also exist. One of the negative effects is cyberbullying spreading out of school boundaries to the social networks. The increasing popularity of social media among youngsters engenders cyberbullies who exploit the virtual environment besides the usual emails. This distresses the students and adversely affects their families, teachers, and others around them. Although research studies mainly concentrate on prior education, there seems to be a need to investigate the situation in higher education. This study focuses on students studying technology and related disciplines, who are hence likely to be well connected with cyberspace, and explores their awareness about cyberbullying. The findings reveal that female students have significantly less awareness than males. This study will help address some gender issues in cyberbullying.
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Over the last two decades, technology infused into education in various creative ways. One of them is using virtual learning environments. This research investigates pre-service teachers’ use of social networks to support their learning... more
Over the last two decades, technology infused into education in various creative ways. One of them is using virtual learning environments. This research investigates pre-service teachers’ use of social networks to support their learning in the classroom. It is anticipated that this research may provide an opportunity for educators and researchers to discover a pedagogical use of social networks for teacher education in developing countries by analysing the weaknesses and shortcomings of the matter. Social networks, when used efficiently, could be beneficial for students and teachers. A mix method research was used in discovering students’ use of social networks. The data was collected through preand post-surveys and followed by semi-structured interviews. It is stipulated that social networks can be used as a supportive virtual learning environment where the role of teacher and student can be reversed time to time. Students benefitted from using social networks and were engaged in l...
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The higher education institutions' mandatory transition to distance education during the COVID-19 outbreak led to restructuring of teaching and learning processes in Turkey. The aim of this research is determining the gains and needs of... more
The higher education institutions' mandatory transition to distance education during the COVID-19 outbreak led to restructuring of teaching and learning processes in Turkey. The aim of this research is determining the gains and needs of faculty members in academic activities in Turkey context. A qualitative research method was used and data was collected from 364 faculty members from different demographics, using an open-ended, semi-structured online survey. Three main themes and a total of 40 sub-themes were determined using the content analysis method. Findings showed that faculty broadened their knowledge and experience in distance learning, citing the need to improve their academic and professional development. Some faculty stated very intensive gain of digital literacy skills and competencies and online course materials; while others stated further improvement was needed in these subjects. These findings are important as a means to take the necessary precautions to improve academician's professional development and students' learning during the continuation of emergency process.
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This article discusses the impact of human-computer interaction in the pedagogical design of open textbooks affordable into a diversity of learning environments. An exploratory study is conducted, wherein an online questionnaire is... more
This article discusses the impact of human-computer interaction in the pedagogical design of open textbooks affordable into a diversity of learning environments. An exploratory study is conducted, wherein an online questionnaire is administered to the second-year master's degree students from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Studies. The results show that students are aware of the importance of metacognition in developing effective learning strategies. Thus, they use metacognitive strategies when taking notes, doing reflections, and employing mnemonics to enhance understanding. However, despite the current practice of using open didactical materials, students feel that the open textbooks approach needs to be relooked and changed to be more effective; it could be equipped with appropriate learning tools to provide more opportunities for immediate feedback and collaborative assessment. Individualization and collaboration are the key factors in developing metacognitive experience. These findings indicate that students are cognizant of the important role of open textbooks in promoting learning.
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Higher educational institutions exert great effort to improve educational quality and effectiveness to cope with digital challenges in education. The impact of COVID-19 on education highlighted the importance of the achievement of... more
Higher educational institutions exert great effort to improve educational quality and effectiveness to cope with digital challenges in education. The impact of COVID-19 on education highlighted the importance of the achievement of sustainability in higher education. To overcome many of these challenges, faculty members need sustained professional development infrastructure embracing individual and institutional dimensions for enhancing educational qualifications. In this study, a quantitative method was employed to explore goals, individual needs, and institutional expectations of faculty in an international university in a developing country. The obtained survey data were analyzed using descriptive and non-parametric statistics (i.e., Kendall's coefficient of concordance, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Mann-Whitney U test). The findings demonstrate that the preferred goals of the faculty are found as developing skills in disciplinary knowledge, teaching and learning, and research. To achieve these goals, they favor certain capacity building activities and support services. Findings reflect the faculty's positive attitude towards multidimensional development, thus opening up to the global knowledge-based community. This study contributes to the existing literature as a pilot study to identify that faculty professional development needs are in line with student academic support.
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The increasing trend of using new media technologies and particularly social media (SM) among students provides an advantage for lecturers. Apparently their importance accelerated with the application of social distancing during a... more
The increasing trend of using new media technologies and particularly social media (SM) among students provides an advantage for lecturers. Apparently their importance accelerated with the application of social distancing during a pandemic crisis such as the one World has been experiencing since the end of 2019. In this article, the stories of two academics are used expressing experiences, motives and perceptions on benefits and challenges of using SM to support teaching and learning in the classroom. The stories which form the data of the research describe how and why the participants started to use SM, their intended purpose and the ways of use. Besides, reasons, difficulties and positive as well as the negative sides are explored. The findings show that the virtual learning environments provided by SM facilitated the development of students' enthusiasm and interaction with peers assertively, thus increasing the students' participation. Because of emerging technologies, SM platforms surge and plummet quickly; therefore, it is important for institutions to either develop their platform or to subscribe to existing ones for effective knowledge sharing at an institutional level with clear ethical rules.
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Higher education has focused on adopting emerging digital technologies for teaching and learning in recent years. Regarding the technology changes in empowering skills of students, assessment in teaching and learning started to evolve... more
Higher education has focused on adopting emerging digital technologies for teaching and learning in recent years. Regarding the technology changes in empowering skills of students, assessment in teaching and learning started to evolve from traditional to more alternative and finally to digital assessment. For example, augmented reality and learning analytics are becoming more popular in assessments. After a comprehensive literature review, this chapter explains the types of digital assessment methods, their advantages, and disadvantages for both faculty and learners. The role of faculty and needs for faculty development are put forward.
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Technology has many positive effects on education, but negative effects also exist. One of the negative effects is cyberbullying spreading out of school boundaries to the social networks. The increasing popularity of social media among... more
Technology has many positive effects on education, but negative effects also exist. One of the negative effects is cyberbullying spreading out of school boundaries to the social networks. The increasing popularity of social media among youngsters engenders cyberbullies who exploit the virtual environment besides the usual emails. This distresses the students and adversely affects their families, teachers, and others around them. Although research studies mainly concentrate on prior education, there seems to be a need to investigate the situation in higher education. This study focuses on students studying technology and related disciplines, who are hence likely to be well connected with cyberspace, and explores their awareness about cyberbullying. The findings reveal that female students have significantly less awareness than males. This study will help address some gender issues in cyberbullying.
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Computing and Information Technology (IT) skills became more and more desirable for many non-IT disciplines such as, Communication and Media Studies, Education, and Economy. Therefore, a new multidisciplinary education framework is... more
Computing and Information Technology (IT) skills became more and more desirable for many non-IT disciplines such as, Communication and Media Studies, Education, and Economy. Therefore, a new multidisciplinary education framework is required, in which the students ...
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Günümüzde, yaygın gelişimsel bozukluğa sahip bireylerin topluma kazandırılmasıyla ilgilenen kurumlar veya uzman eğitim kadrosu, uzun araştırmalar sonunda titizlikle seçtikleri eğitsel metotlarla yaşanılan sıkıntıları aza indirgemeye... more
Günümüzde, yaygın gelişimsel bozukluğa sahip bireylerin topluma kazandırılmasıyla ilgilenen kurumlar veya uzman eğitim kadrosu, uzun araştırmalar sonunda titizlikle seçtikleri eğitsel metotlarla yaşanılan sıkıntıları aza indirgemeye çalışmaktadırlar. Ancak, pek çok nedenden ötürü, bu kuruluşlara gidemeyen birey yakınları, uygun eğitimi evde vermeye çalışmaktadır. Bu eğitimler sırasında, kullanabilecekleri eğitsel metodu seçerken, internet veya ilgili yazılımlar en sık başvurdukları yöntemlerdendir. Ne var ki şu an statik tabanda sözdizimsel arama yapabilen günümüz internet veya ilgili yazılımları, bireyin ihtiyacına yönelik anlamsal tabanda hizmet/eğitsel aktivite taramalarında istenilen sonucu vermekte yetersiz kalabilmektedir. Bu makalede, anlamsal tabanda çalışabilen ve anne-babaların, okul öncesi eğitimcilerin, uzman eğitmenlerin veya ilgili alanlarda öğrenim gören üniversite öğrencilerinin ya da konuyla ilgilenen tüm bireylerin yararlanmaları için tasarlanmış eğitsel metot önermesi yapabilen, yaygın gelişimsel bozukluğu olan bireylerin gelişimine uygun Etmen-tabanlı Eğitsel Etkinlik Keşif Sistemi mimarisi sunulmaktadır. Bu sistemin bilgi tabanı OWL (Web Ontology Language) dili kullanılarak geliştirilmiş, yaygın gelişimsel bozukluklar alanına yönelik tüm kavramlar, özellikler ve bunlar arasındaki anlamsal bağlamdaki ilişkileri ontoloji yoluyla tanımlandırılmıştır. Anahtar kelimeler: Yaygın Gelişimsel Bozukluk, Otizm, Rett Sendromu, Atipik Otizm, Asperger, Dezintegratif, Ontoloji, Anlamsal Web, Anlamsal Arama Sistemleri.
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Narrative research is started to be used in educational context recently. This article focuses on a discussion of the reasons for choosing narrative research approach in discovering the experiences of social media usage in higher... more
Narrative research is started to be used in educational context recently. This article focuses on a discussion of the reasons for choosing narrative research approach in discovering the experiences of social media usage in higher education. Moreover, the preliminary information of ongoing study is provided. The authors use this method to convey their experiences about using social media for supporting their teaching and learning outside the classroom. The increasing trend in social media usage among new generations is being used as an advantage to interact and communicate with students in ‘their way’.
Computing and Information Technology (IT) skills became more and more desirable for many non-IT disciplines such as, Communication and Media Studies, Education, and Economy. Therefore, a new multidisciplinary education framework is... more
Computing and Information Technology (IT) skills became more and more desirable for many non-IT disciplines such as, Communication and Media Studies, Education, and Economy. Therefore, a new multidisciplinary education framework is required, in which the students ...
Student dependence on technology, higher education institution efforts of digitalization in teaching and learning, along with the faculty member hesitancy to adopt innovative technologies all contribute to current challenges in higher... more
Student dependence on technology, higher education institution efforts of digitalization in teaching and learning, along with the faculty member hesitancy to adopt innovative technologies all contribute to current challenges in higher education. The focus of this chapter is on exploring the gap between student and faculty perceptions about utilizing technology in teaching and learning, in addition to enlighten institutional roles and strategies to sustain efforts for managing such environments and faculty development. Multiple research methods are used to derive insights. The findings point towards the need to increase knowledge base and to expand faculty development around digital teaching and learning strategies as well as fostering student faculty collaboration to improve learner engagement and performance. As a result of changing roles, the pedagogical methods and technological tools used in digital teaching...
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This chapter identifies and assesses the role of faculty professional development centers in the future higher education institutions. Faculty professional development centers facilitate transition to digital teaching and learning; this... more
This chapter identifies and assesses the role of faculty professional development centers in the future higher education institutions. Faculty professional development centers facilitate transition to digital teaching and learning; this can be affected only through implementing strategies and commensurate infrastructure. They thus provide desired digital knowledge, skill sets, and related competencies for the “next generation of learners.” Implementations in Turkey are surveyed and compared to the international scene. Conclusions are drawn on essential features that may be further enhanced for bettering faculty development facilities primarily in the context of universities in Turkey, and extensions to the international scene.