Effective Use of Web 2.0 tools in Distance Education

• Training Method: Online Training
• Number of Participants: Minimum 20, Maximum 25 participants
• Training Duration: 30 Hours
• Training Process: Will be scheduled once sufficient pre-registration is reached.
• Who Can Participate?: Academics and teachers providing distance education or people working in various institutions. Additionally, students or graduates from other fields who wish to improve themselves in the field of distance education can also take this course.

This training activity aims to enhance participants' knowledge and skills on Content Development in Education by introducing Web 2.0 tools and using the most commonly used Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. Upon completing this activity, each participant will be able to:

• Explain concepts related to educational technologies with examples.

• Explain the role of technology in our lives with examples.

• Be aware of the importance of technology.

• Recognize Web 2.0 tools.

• Classify Web 2.0 tools.

• Be willing to use Web 2.0 tools.

• Design lessons using Web 2.0 tools.

• Create written and visual educational content with Web 2.0 tools.

• Utilize the educational content created.

• Take responsibility for content development tasks.

• Develop written and visual educational content with Web 2.0 tools.

• Explain content creation standards and topics.

• Create lesson content suitable for the educational program.

• Be original and creative when creating content.

• Evaluate the created content.

• Be willing to develop personal and professional skills.

• Be open to sharing knowledge and experiences with colleagues.

• Effectively use information and communication technologies in the learning-teaching process.

• Advocate that self-development in the field is an ethical responsibility.

• To achieve the program's goals, practical and active learning methods and techniques will be used.

• Program content and course materials will be provided to participants electronically.

• The teaching process will be primarily activity/application-based.

• After the training, the lesson plans and e-content created by the participants will be collected.

• At the beginning of the training, a pre-test with 20 questions will be applied to measure participants' preparedness according to the content.

• At the end of the training, a post-test with at least 40 questions will be applied.

• The training will be broadcast live online in real-time.

• To participate in the training, you need a stable internet connection and an appropriate internet package.

• To use the training system, you will need a device (smartphone, tablet, or preferably a computer) with a camera and microphone, and an internet connection.

• Participants will join the system with their cameras and microphones on at the specified lesson times along with the instructor.

• Before the training, participants will receive their username and password via email.

• After the training, the system will remain accessible for 7 more days. At the end of the seventh day, the system will be completely closed at 23:00.

• During the training, a WhatsApp group will be created for administrative support. Important information will be shared by the administrator. Participants can write to usem@uludag.edu.tr for any questions or problems. Emails will be answered in real-time during the training.

• A certificate will be issued for participants with 80% or more attendance. No certificate will be issued for participants with less than 79% attendance.

• After the completion of the training, certificates will be issued after verification by our institution and sent via PTT Kargo to the addresses provided during registration. Ensure that your address and contact information are up to date.

• Participants can contact usem@uludag.edu.tr for any inquiries. Emails will be monitored in real-time during the training.

• Applications for training and payment of the training fee will be processed online. Installment options are not available for credit card payments.

• For corporate invoice payments, please contact our solution center at 0850 840 8543.

Note: In case of cancellation due to valid reasons after final registration, the refund process may take up to 1 month due to internal procedures. Please take this into account before final registration.