computer science

I am a PhD student at Deparment of Computer Science at University of Leicester. I am trying to develop a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to implement e-Learning in the Science of Electricity in Turkey. I am deeply interested in Information Communication Technologies (ICTs). I graduated from University of Leeds by completing MA Degree in 2009. I am familiar with PHP, HTML, CSS , Javascript, Adobe Flash CS4 AND Photoshop CS4.

1- A Model for Personalised Learning on the Internet: A Solution for Issues in Departments of Electrical Education in Technical Education Faculties in Universities in Turkey

Abstract:

There is a situation in Turkey where there are not enough of high-skilled labours that high-technology industries need in Turkey whereas graduates of Technical Education Faculties (TEFs) complain about the unemployment situation at the same time. This revealed that there is a situation which puts a barrier into education and training in the TEFs. This study was, hence, carried out to develop a model for personalised learning on the Internet as a solution for issues in Departments of Electrical Education in Technical Education Faculties in Turkey. The findings showed that the majority of respondents believe that personalised learning on the Internet may help to solve issues in electrical education and also detected that teachers who have normal knowledge in the level of ICTs are not able to generate interactive content except e-book because they know only how to use a word processor. This reveals that issues in software to generate interactive materials will be very crucial in the future. This study may be an intersting source for the audience in Information Communications and Technology field or anyone who considers ICT for Higher Education in Technology.

Reference:

Akaslan, D. (2010). A Model for Personalised Learning on the Internet: A Solution for Issues in Departments of Electrical Education in Technical Education Faculties in Universities in Turkey. ISBN: 9783838334875. LAP Lambert Acad. Publ. German.

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Amazon (£37.40), WHSmith (£41.00), Play (£40.03), etc.

2- Measuring Teachers’ Readiness for E-learning in Higher Education Institutions associated with the Subject of Electricity in Turkey

Abstract:

Implementing e-learning in higher education institutions (HEIs) is influenced by various barriers and drivers. The majority of barriers are related to the challenging issue concerning the integration of e-learning into universities. Hence, it is deemed relevant to understand whether different stakeholders in HEIs tend to embrace or ostracize e-learning for their work. This study investigates the extent to which the HEIs associated with the science of electricity in Turkey are ready for e-learning. It also examines two factors that presumably affect the perceptions of academic staff on e-learning: first, the degree to which teachers believe that e-learning would be free of effort and would enhance their teaching; second, whether teachers need training on e-learning before embarking on it. To address these issues, a web-based survey was distributed to 417 programs in 360 HEIs in Turkey. More than 1206 active academic staff were invited to participate in the survey with 289 answering all the questions and 53 some of them. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed. Overall, the findings indicate that the academic staff in the HEI associated with the subject of electricity in Turkey generally show positive experiences, confidences and attitudes towards e-learning. In spite of the fact that their readiness seems to be sufficient, their attitudes towards e-learning must be strengthened in order to facilitate effective adoption of e-learning.

Reference:

Akaslan, D., & Law, E. L.-C. (2011). Measuring Teachers’ Readiness for E-learning in Higher Education Institutions associated with the Subject of Electricity in Turkey. Proceedings of 2011 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference: Learning Environments and Ecosystems in Engineering Education (pp. 481-490). Amman, Jordan: EDUCON-2011.

Sources for Reading:

Princess Sumaya University for Technology, IEEE Xplore, etc.

3- E-learning in the Science of Electricity in Higher Education in Turkey in terms of Environment and Energy

Abstract:

The number of studies aimed to find out how to implement e-learning in Higher Education Institutions (HEI) is ever increasing due largely to the potential advantages of e-learning in education and training all around the world. While the Internet is filled with academic publications that mention the benefits of e-learning such as developing information skills/literacy, widening access, improving quality of teaching and learning, increasing flexibility, and reducing cost/improving cost-effectiveness, the number of studies focussing on the benefits of e-learning in terms of environment and energy is relatively few. This research study investigates the potential benefits of e-learning in the institutions providing education and training in the discipline of electricity in Turkey by considering several dimensions such as carbon footprint, recycling, traffic congestion, residential issues and energy. The number of institutions offering teaching and training in the science of electricity across Turkey is 417. At least 1496 teachers are currently working in these institutions. The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Turkey announced that the quotas of these institutions for the 2010-11 academic year is 20246 and 16,873 university applicants have already been placed in them. Noteworthy is that 138 of these institutions are based on evening classes because the number of university applicants is higher than the capacity of universities. Implementing e-learning in the institutions to deal with fast-changing knowledge is deemed a cost-effective means. Specifically, it has the important impact on environmental protection.

Reference:

Akaslan, D., & Law, E. L.-C. (2010). E-learning in the Science of Electricity in Higher Education in Turkey in terms of Environment and Energy. Proceedings of Postgraduate Research Student Conference 2010 – Perspectives in Society (pp. 1-10). Nottingham, UK: EMUA.

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EMUA, DURSUNAKASLAN.COM, etc.

4- Analysing Issues for Applying E-learning to the Subject of Electricity in Higher Education in Turkey

Abstract:

Effective integration of e-learning in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is influenced by many factors with the learning domain and socio-political context being two of the critical ones. The overarching goal of our research is to investigate how to implement e-learning in HEIs in the field of electricity in Turkey. A survey has been conducted to measure teachers’ readiness for e-learning in these HEIs. It consisted of two phases: (i) a web-based questionnaire with close-ended and open-ended questions; (ii) semi-structured online interviews. This paper reports our findings of analysing the qualitative data that address four main aspects: current educational issues in those HEIs; perceptions of academic staff regarding e-learning; advantages and disadvantages of e-learning as a solution for the issues; strategies to implement e-learning. Overall, our results show that e-learning will bring an innovation into the HEIs and it should be integrated with the blended learning approach.

Reference:

Akaslan, D., Law, E. L.-C., & Taskin, S. (2011). Analysing Issues for Applying E-learning to the Subject of Electricity in Higher Education in Turkey. Proceedings of An International Conference on Engineering Education: Engineering Sustainability for a Global Economy (pp. 1-9). Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK: ICEE 2011.

Sources for Reading:

DURSUNAKASLAN.COM

5- Measuring Student E-learning Readiness: A Case about the Subject of Electricity in Higher Education Institutions in Turkey

Abstract:

Today e-learning is embraced for delivering education and training as it offers various potential benefits. However, successful uptake of e-learning depends on a cluster of personal, technological, institutional and domain specific (content) factors. Based on our literature review and empirical results of our previous work, we have identified specific attributes subsumed by each of these factors and integrated them into our model of student e-learning readiness. To validate the model, we have conducted a web-based survey to investigate the extent to which students in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Turkey offering the subject of electricity are ready for e-learning. 704 responses from the students of 417 departments in the related HEIs have been collected; 425 were complete responses. Whilst the findings revealed that the students were sufficiently ready for e-learning, training for e-learning is considered essential for enhancing student e-learning readiness.

Reference:

Akaslan, D., Law, E. L.-C. (2011). Measuring Student E-learning Readiness: A Case about the Subject of Electricity in Higher Education Institutions in Turkey. Proceedings of The 10. International Conference on Web-Based Learning (pp. 1-10). Hong Kong ICWL 2011.

IEEE Engineering Education Conference 2011 - Learning Environments and Ecosystems in Engineering Education, 6 April 2011, IEEE Engineering Education 2011, PSUT, Amman, Jordan

Postgraduate Research Student Conference 2010 - Perspectives in Society: Health, Culture and the Environment, 14 September 2010, The East Midlands Universities Association

Podcasting in Assessment: New Technology in Higher Education Research (PANTHER), 3 March 2010, the HE Acedemy and the Beyond Distance Researh Alliance, Leicester, University of Leicester

Postgraduate Careers Symposium ,The College of Science and Engineering, together with Student Development, 23 May 2010, Leicester, University of Leicester

How to be an Effective Researcher , 5-6 May 2010, Gilbert Murray Hall, Oadby, Leicester, University of Leicester

Computer Operator Certificate by M.E.B., Kadikoy Basarim Bilgisayar Course, Istanbul

Microsoft Participation Certificate, Microsoft Education Point, Istanbul

Home and Learn Certificate of Excellence in Web Design, Home and Learn (Online), UK

Certificate of Achievement at Computer Literacy, Faruk Cubukcu Internet Academy, Istanbul

Home and Learn Certificate of Excellence in PHP, Home and Learn (Online), UK

Certificate of Attandance in English, The Language Centre at University of Leeds, Jul 2008 and Sep 2008

Certificate of Attandance in English, The Language Centre at University of Leeds, Jan 2008 and Jul 2008

Certificate in English Language, Eurocentres Bournemouth, Jun 2007 and Dec 2008 (24 Weeks)

Certificate of Attandance in Arabic, The Language Centre at University of Leicester, Sep 2009 and ? 2010

International English Language Testing System Certificate, University of Leeds, Leeds

CO1019 - Databases and Web Applications. (Campus Access Only)