The Asynchronous web-based instruction of computer networks and communication course

ABSTRACT MASTER THESIS THE ASYNCHRONOUS WEB-BASED INSTRUCTION OF COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATION COURSE Selçuk KARAMAN Supervisor : Assist. Prof. Dr. Üstün ÖZEN 2001 - SAYFA:92 Jury rAssist. Prof. Dr. Üstün ÖZEN Prof. Dr. Sibkat KAÇTIO?LU Prof. Dr. Muammer YAYLALI In this study, first of all, we handled platforms design necessary to perform Distance Education, definitions and types of Distance Education platforms. In the following chapters, we examined development of Distance Education and the last state it reached in order to contribute to the related studies in recent times when importance of web based education and instruction increased. We developed an asynchronous web based course delivery in the context of theoretical concepts. In this project, "Computer Networks and Communication" course was preferred to be delivered, which holds its place within the 3rd year curriculum of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies Departments of Education Faculties in Turkey. In the project, course web pages divided into weeks, including animations, pictures and figures. Weekly homework to be done and sent to the instructor via e-mail by the participants, exercise questions classified week by week and message boards and chat rooms which enable students to interact between themselves and the instructor either synchronous or asynchronous were created. While creating these environments, primary consideration was feature of being visual and user friendliness. Finally, all the components of the project were integrated all in one.