This study, implementing an Embedded Mixed Method Design incorporating Social Network Analysis (S... more This study, implementing an Embedded Mixed Method Design incorporating Social Network Analysis (SNA), aimed to explore how employees participated and communicated in a networked learning environment within corporate context by investigating employees’ discussions on an online wall platform. For this aim, Learning Management System logs of an e-learning company is used. They included self-organizing social groups, in an informal learning environment. The wall platform data from two social groups, including 50 employees, were examined by implementing Content Analysis (CA), SNA and statistical analysis. CA is conducted by using cognitive presence and social presence constructs of Communities of Inquiry framework. Also, a novel network structure, Multiple Layered Presences Network (MLPN), was introduced to integrate CA results into network structure. The networks were examined by implementing community detection, triadic analysis, symmetric acyclic decomposition and blockmodelling analy...
This research examined the critical thinking (CT) skills and conceptions of prospective teachers ... more This research examined the critical thinking (CT) skills and conceptions of prospective teachers studying at Foreign Language Education Department at Middle East Technical University. In this way, the study intended to contribute to the field of curriculum and instruction by pointing to the currents status while constituting a basis for further actions in teacher education in terms CT. In this research, data analysis was carried out through both quantitative and qualitative analysis. A survey, including Student Information Form, and Watson and Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal- Form YM Turkish version were utilized for data gathering. Data were collected from 103 prospective teachers in the junior and senior level during the Spring Semester of 2007- 2008 Academic Year. Results demonstrated that the critical thinking (CT) levels of prospective teachers assessed by WGCTA are in medium level. In addition, WGCTA-YM cannot be predicted from reported regular reading activity, CGPA, and g...
E-learning is sector which attracts increasing attention in corporate environments both in the wo... more E-learning is sector which attracts increasing attention in corporate environments both in the world and in Turkey. Especially, as a result of the recent economical crisis, it is reported that, companies’ preference in e-learning has increased, in spite of the reduced educational budgets in Turkey (Aktay, 2010). To be able to catch up in the competitive work environment, increasing employee performance is vital. E-learning provided by the organizations is perceived as a necessary component in order to increase the employee performance (Alcántar, Borders and Bichelmeyer, 2006). On the other hand, whether the efforts spent in e-learning meets the expectations is still a debate. Henry (2001) asks the main question: “What is it that e-learning actually does and how can it add value in response to real business problems and challenges?” (p.249). The current article discusses the management and evaluation of e-learning programs in corporate environment in Turkey on the grounds of experiences of Enocta in the sector.
Abstract: Today, the educational budgets of many companies are decreasing and e-learning is catch... more Abstract: Today, the educational budgets of many companies are decreasing and e-learning is catching more attention. However, this situation does not overcome the criticisms about the non-completion and dropout rates of e-learning. The high rate of non-completion and dropout in e-learning is a consistent and old problem. This article discusses the factors on e-learning completion and dropout rates and presents findings of a practice aiming to increase participation in e-learning in corporate environments.
E-öğrenme projelerinin başarısı için, projelere öğretim sistemleri tasarımının yanı sıra, proje y... more E-öğrenme projelerinin başarısı için, projelere öğretim sistemleri tasarımının yanı sıra, proje yönetimi bakış açısından da bakılması gereklidir. Teknoloji ve pedagoji arasındaki bağlantıların iyi anlaşılabilmesinin kritik olduğu e-öğrenme projelerinde, kurumsal analiz, kaynak ve risk planlaması, proje zaman planlaması, kontrol ve gözden geçirme faaliyetleri gibi farklı proje yönetim aşamalarının nasıl hayata geçirilebileceği de büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu makalede, proje yönetim süreçlerinin e-öğrenmeye özgü farklılaşan kısımları ve bu süreçlerde yaşanabilecek zorluklar dile getirilmiş ve e-öğrenme projelerinin etkin yönetimi için, yaşanılan deneyimlerden yola çıkılarak öneriler sunulmuştur.
This study, implementing an Embedded Mixed Method Design incorporating Social Network Analysis (S... more This study, implementing an Embedded Mixed Method Design incorporating Social Network Analysis (SNA), aimed to explore how employees participated and communicated in a networked learning environment within corporate context by investigating employees’ discussions on an online wall platform. For this aim, Learning Management System logs of an e-learning company is used. They included self-organizing social groups, in an informal learning environment. The wall platform data from two social groups, including 50 employees, were examined by implementing Content Analysis (CA), SNA and statistical analysis. CA is conducted by using cognitive presence and social presence constructs of Communities of Inquiry framework. Also, a novel network structure, Multiple Layered Presences Network (MLPN), was introduced to integrate CA results into network structure. The networks were examined by implementing community detection, triadic analysis, symmetric acyclic decomposition and blockmodelling analy...
This research examined the critical thinking (CT) skills and conceptions of prospective teachers ... more This research examined the critical thinking (CT) skills and conceptions of prospective teachers studying at Foreign Language Education Department at Middle East Technical University. In this way, the study intended to contribute to the field of curriculum and instruction by pointing to the currents status while constituting a basis for further actions in teacher education in terms CT. In this research, data analysis was carried out through both quantitative and qualitative analysis. A survey, including Student Information Form, and Watson and Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal- Form YM Turkish version were utilized for data gathering. Data were collected from 103 prospective teachers in the junior and senior level during the Spring Semester of 2007- 2008 Academic Year. Results demonstrated that the critical thinking (CT) levels of prospective teachers assessed by WGCTA are in medium level. In addition, WGCTA-YM cannot be predicted from reported regular reading activity, CGPA, and g...
E-learning is sector which attracts increasing attention in corporate environments both in the wo... more E-learning is sector which attracts increasing attention in corporate environments both in the world and in Turkey. Especially, as a result of the recent economical crisis, it is reported that, companies’ preference in e-learning has increased, in spite of the reduced educational budgets in Turkey (Aktay, 2010). To be able to catch up in the competitive work environment, increasing employee performance is vital. E-learning provided by the organizations is perceived as a necessary component in order to increase the employee performance (Alcántar, Borders and Bichelmeyer, 2006). On the other hand, whether the efforts spent in e-learning meets the expectations is still a debate. Henry (2001) asks the main question: “What is it that e-learning actually does and how can it add value in response to real business problems and challenges?” (p.249). The current article discusses the management and evaluation of e-learning programs in corporate environment in Turkey on the grounds of experiences of Enocta in the sector.
Abstract: Today, the educational budgets of many companies are decreasing and e-learning is catch... more Abstract: Today, the educational budgets of many companies are decreasing and e-learning is catching more attention. However, this situation does not overcome the criticisms about the non-completion and dropout rates of e-learning. The high rate of non-completion and dropout in e-learning is a consistent and old problem. This article discusses the factors on e-learning completion and dropout rates and presents findings of a practice aiming to increase participation in e-learning in corporate environments.
E-öğrenme projelerinin başarısı için, projelere öğretim sistemleri tasarımının yanı sıra, proje y... more E-öğrenme projelerinin başarısı için, projelere öğretim sistemleri tasarımının yanı sıra, proje yönetimi bakış açısından da bakılması gereklidir. Teknoloji ve pedagoji arasındaki bağlantıların iyi anlaşılabilmesinin kritik olduğu e-öğrenme projelerinde, kurumsal analiz, kaynak ve risk planlaması, proje zaman planlaması, kontrol ve gözden geçirme faaliyetleri gibi farklı proje yönetim aşamalarının nasıl hayata geçirilebileceği de büyük önem taşımaktadır. Bu makalede, proje yönetim süreçlerinin e-öğrenmeye özgü farklılaşan kısımları ve bu süreçlerde yaşanabilecek zorluklar dile getirilmiş ve e-öğrenme projelerinin etkin yönetimi için, yaşanılan deneyimlerden yola çıkılarak öneriler sunulmuştur.
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reported that, companies’ preference in e-learning has increased, in spite of the reduced educational budgets in Turkey (Aktay, 2010). To be able to catch up in the competitive
work environment, increasing employee performance is vital. E-learning provided by the organizations is perceived as a necessary component in order to increase the employee performance (Alcántar, Borders and Bichelmeyer, 2006). On the other hand, whether the efforts spent in e-learning meets the expectations is still a debate. Henry (2001) asks the main question: “What is it that e-learning actually does and how can it add value in response to real business problems and challenges?” (p.249). The current article discusses the management and evaluation of e-learning programs in corporate
environment in Turkey on the grounds of experiences of Enocta in the sector.
reported that, companies’ preference in e-learning has increased, in spite of the reduced educational budgets in Turkey (Aktay, 2010). To be able to catch up in the competitive
work environment, increasing employee performance is vital. E-learning provided by the organizations is perceived as a necessary component in order to increase the employee performance (Alcántar, Borders and Bichelmeyer, 2006). On the other hand, whether the efforts spent in e-learning meets the expectations is still a debate. Henry (2001) asks the main question: “What is it that e-learning actually does and how can it add value in response to real business problems and challenges?” (p.249). The current article discusses the management and evaluation of e-learning programs in corporate
environment in Turkey on the grounds of experiences of Enocta in the sector.