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INFOSHEET
Project “Improving Quality & Accessibility in In-Service Trainings for teachers”
International Training course
BALIKESIR (17TH – 23RD of JANUARY 2016)
PART I – General information Arrival date: 17th of January, 2016 Departure date: 23rd of January, 2016 1. Duration The In-‐Service Training will last for 7 days (including travel days) 2. Language English 3. Objectives With the advancements in technology, ICT has captured interests of educators more than ever in developing innovative learning and teaching activities that may lead to an increase in the quality of their courses. ICT has started to become an important component of long-term educational strategies and the development and dissemination of innovative methods, contents, and contexts. However, educators are facing with the challenges on adapting appropriate ICT-enriched strategies and methods, that is, effectively integrating ICT in their courses. Information is transferred so easily via information and communication technologies. In this course, we will examine how ICT affect learning and teaching process. We will explore the impact that ICT is having on learning and achievement in various disciplines. ICT has become a powerful force in education, socialization, and especially in our realities that is able to shape our knowledge and influences our attitudes in learning society and culture.
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The training programme presents theoretical and pedagogical information about the use of ICT in education such as: a) Scaffolding meaningful learning by incorporating ICT in participants’ teaching skills b) Effectively implement ICT-enriched learning activities It also provides exemplary cases of ICT usage in education: a) New instructional approaches and models b) Innovative applications of educational technology This course aims to provide the means by which the participants will be able to: a) Familiarize themselves with the innovative ICT tools used for learning and teaching b) Compare different tools for their instructional purposes c) Analyze, criticize, and discuss the educational use and effectiveness of ICT tools d) Create new instructional contents with the help of ICT tools e) Develop learning activities and transfer them to other instructional contexts. 4. Methodology The course is designed as an interactive process with emphasis on establishing a mentor relationship between participants and trainer. It will be held through non formal education methods, discussions, individual activities and group works, presentations, brainstorming sessions, case studies and best practices sharing in order to achieve the objectives set up and contribute to the further project development of its later stages. The focus is on workshop approach including theoretical and practical information of ICT-‐supported learning and teaching. The participants will have an opportunity to do practical activities and to gain a new aspect and foster their knowledge in small discussion sessions. The participants will also receive materials including session’s summaries and descriptions of activities used. We will recommend them interesting literature for further study.
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5. Profile of participants The participants selected for attending the international training course in Balikesir should have the following profiles:
• Be actively involved in their sending organization and motivated to be involved in the training course
• Being able to disseminate the information regarding the project in their schools, be ready to undertake follow up actions and act as multipliers of the gained knowledge later on
• Be fully able to use English language with working proficiency • Being able to attend the full training course duration • Being prepared for the interim evaluations and one final evaluation at the
end of the course. 6. Preparation Dear participants, we would like to hear more about you & your hopes/wishes for this training. We will take your answers into consideration as we design our time together. Please send your answers to the questions bellow to [email protected] by 15th of December, 2015: -‐ Please send us a few sentences about you: what is the longing in your life/work that calls you to this training? (Please also attach a small photograph of yourself.) -‐ What would you need to happen at this training so that it would be an excellent experience for you? Delegate 5 minutes presentations: One of the main goals of the course is to connect among each other. In order to achieve this goal we kindly ask you to prepare a brief 5 minutes presentation. Here are some guidelines that might help you: -‐ Tell us about your organisation -‐ Tell us about your work -‐ Mention some interesting projects you work on -‐ During the first day share with us your goals and objectives regarding this course. Please bring a laptop and an Ipad (IOS operating system) with you since you may need it during the workshop-‐practical sessions (e.g., eBook creation). Also, in Balikesir at that time of the year the weather might be cold. So you may need suitable clothes.
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7. Hosting organization Balikesir University (BAU) with an approximate student population of 40.000 was founded in 1992. It has 11 different faculties. One of the departments, namely, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) enjoys a high profile and is reputed for its work in a range of disciplines both nationally and internationally. The primary responsibility of the department is to develop and deliver training programs that enhance the pedagogical, technological, and subject-‐matter knowledge. It is also aimed at training adults in relation to the development of professionalism in different areas. The department also has master’s graduate programme. The mission is to attain, produce, apply and promote knowledge, and to train professionals with that knowledge for the social, cultural, economic, scientific and technological development of society. The department provides courses for developing ICT-‐based training solutions such as cloud-‐based and android-‐based programming, software development, animation and simulation creation using different software in the market. The ICT department within the university works with public and private organizations and institutions. It has good connections and cooperative relations with all the schools and training centers. The department is actively involved in many in-‐service training seminars, workshops, and online learning certificates. Visit Balikesir University at http://www.balikesir.edu.tr/baun_eng/ PART II – Practical Information regarding the training course 1. Course Venue: BALIKESIR, TURKEY Balıkesir Province is a province in midwestern Turkey, having coastlines on both the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean.
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Balıkesir is located on the biggest and dense route of İstanbul – Bursa – İzmir cities of Turkey. Balıkesir is famous for its olives, thermal spas, and clean beaches, making it an important tourist destination.
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The training team of will be composed of experienced trainers having expertise in the topic obtained in international environment. The training team has been working with international groups and delivering training activities for teachers, trainers, schools, adults, and others. 2. Travel information and directions Please, remember to keep all your travel tickets and invoices since all documents will be needed for the reimbursement process! ROAD TRANSPORTATION (Car, Bus): Balikesir is located 391 km from Istanbul, 545 km from Ankara, 154 km from Bursa and 181 km from Izmir. There are different bus companies coming to Balikesir from these points and from many other points. AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION: Koca Seyit Airport which is located in Edremit can be used to come to Balikesir by plane. Reciprocal flights are made to Ankara and Istanbul. For further information: http://www.korfez.dhmi.gov.tr/ RAILWAY TRANSPORTATION: People can reach Balikesir from Izmir, Manisa, Eskisehir and Ankara by train. For further information:http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/
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SEAWAY TRANSPORTATION: Transportation to Balikesir by seaway can be done only from Istanbul by speed sea buses up to Bandırma (which presents a view of wonderful Marmara Sea) and then roads (100 km to Balikesir) can be used to reach the city center. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION Bus route of Balikesir Municipality which works for 24 hours from bus terminal to Public Transportation Center (Toplu Taşıma Merkezi-‐TTM) can be used for the transportation in the city center. Moreover, other buses in TTM and dolmus (most common transportation -‐taxis for 4-‐5 passengers) may be used to go to the destination. We will provide more detailed information after the participants and hotel are confirmed. 3. Accommodation HOTEL TO BE STILL CONFIRMED Participants will be hosted in the hotel OnHANN. (http://www.onhann.com.tr/ ) Address: Paşaalanı Mah. Bandırma Cad. A – Blok Yaylada AVM No. 114 / A 121 Karesi / Balıkesir Türkiye
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Balikesir University will make the booking for your stay during the training course. Participants will sleep in single rooms and enjoy all the services included in their reservation, including free Wi-‐Fi. Your hotel is situated centrally disposing of restaurant, with single and double bedrooms with individual bathroom. The hotel disposes of wireless Internet access. 4. Meals You will be provided with 3 daily meals, which will be taken in the restaurant of the hotel as well as in other restaurants around the city . Also Balikesir University is going to ensure 2 coffee breaks (in the morning and in the afternoon) during your stay. We kindly ask you to specify any specialities in your food diet prior to the course. 5. Transportations around the city Transportations should be managed on your own. For this please follow the indication provided above on how to reach the venue. Also, make sure that your flights are scheduled in a way to be able to reach the airport on your way back according to the train and bus schedules. 6. Top sights In case if you have some free time, you could do some sightseeing. More information on the official tourism website: http://www.balikesirkulturturizm.gov.tr/ The Zagnos Pasha Mosque, built in 1461 by and named for the Grand Vizier of Mehmet the Conqueror,Zagnos Pasha, was once part of a great complex. Today only the mosque and bath remain. The Saat Kulesi (Clock Tower) built in 1827 by Mehmet Pasha is a smaller version of the Genoese Galata Tower. The Karesi Bey Mauseleum of 1336 contains the cenotaphs of Karesi Bey and his five sons. Also take in artifacts from the area displayed in the newly completed Balikesir Museum (Kuve-‐i Milliye). Degirmen Bogazi, the beautiful area ten kilometers from Balikesir towards Bursa, lies between two hills. On weekends and holidays families flock to this scenic spot and its restaurants. At Karakol village photographers can capture on film three
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picturesque windmills. Ancient Penderamus, now called Bandirma, is today an important commercial and industrial harbor second only to Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. You can spend a pleasant afternoon in the town's restaurants and cafes. The Kuscenneti National Park near Lake Manyas is an ornithological site where 239 different species of birds flourish. Every year, over three million birds fly through this preserve. April and May are the best months to enjoy the wildlife Marmara Island, formerly known as Prokonessos, rose to prominence in the Roman period and retained its importance in the Byzantine and Ottoman periods thanks to the marble quarries, which supplied the stone for extravagant imperial building programs. 110 kilometers north of Balikesir is Gonen, Turkey's most important thermal resort. That the springs were used even in Roman times is testified to by a fifth-‐century mosaic from what was originally a Roman bath. The waters come from 500 meters below the ground, emerge at approximately 82°C. Sindirgi lies at the base of the Alacam Mountains amid beautiful forests and meadows in a region known for the weaving of superb Turkish carpets. The rugs of Yagcibedir are among the most prized in the country and grow more lovely with age. Arround the Gulf of Edremit, also in Balikesir province, are some of the most beautiful coastlines in the country where clear waters meet sandy beaches which are encircled by the silvery green olive groves. Kazdagi / Ida Mountain National Park. Seytan Sofrasi; This hill is surrounded by the forests of pine trees and rocks having a control area for the town is located in Ayvalik and have a great landscape of Sunset and Sunrise. 7. Insurance and emergency numbers Information about insurance of the participants is provided* *TP is in charge; either you provide insurance or they buy it and they get it reimbursed. In case of need hereby you can find some Emergency Numbers below: Ambulance: 112 (all over Turkey) Police: 155 (all over Turkey) Gendarmery: 156 (all over Turkey for rural areas)
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Fire: 110 (all over Turkey) Turkey’s prefix: 0090 In case if you have questions you can contact us directly and we will be happy to help you if needed: Tuncay SARITAS [email protected] 00 90 505 552 6347 8. Do not forget:
• ID card or Passport • Visa (if required) • Airplane ticket • Laptop • Delegate Presentation • Dictionary • Enjoy yourself!
PART III – Agenda Sunday, 17th of January Arrivals and welcome dinner Meeting point and time of meeting to be agreed with participants after we know more details of arrival times. Monday, 18th of January 8.30 – 9.30 AM Breakfast 09.30 – 10AM Registration and Welcome 10 AM -‐ Participants presentations and getting to know each other 11.15 – 11.45 AM Coffee break 11.45 – 13 PM-‐ Course introduction – what to expect –Keeping a diary 13.00 – 14.30 PM Lunch Break 14.30 – 16.00PM-‐-‐Rethinking the Roles of Teachers-‐Shift to Deep Learning Approaches 16 –16.30 PM Coffee Break 16.30 – 17.45PM -‐-‐ E-‐book Creation 17.45 – 18PM Daily assessment 19 .00– 21.30 PM Dinner
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Tuesday, 19th of January 8.30 – 9.30 AM Breakfast 09.30 – 10AM Registration and Welcome 10 AM -‐ Evolution of Online Learning /Increasing Use of Hybrid Learning Designs/Cloud Computing 11.15 – 11.45 AM Coffee break 11.45 – 13 PM-‐ The Use of Learning Management System 13.00 – 14.30 PM Lunch Break 14.30 – 16.00PM-‐-‐ Online Course Development 16 –16.30 PM Coffee Break 16.30 – 17.45PM -‐-‐ E-‐book Creation 17.45 – 18PM Daily assessment 19 .00– 21.30 PM Dinner Wednesday, 20th of January 8.30 – 9.30 AM Breakfast 09.30 – 10AM Registration and Welcome 10 AM -‐ Hands-‐on Activities & Discussions 11.15 – 11.45 AM Coffee break 11.45 – 13 PM-‐ E-‐book Creation 13.00 – 14.30 PM Lunch Break 14.30 – 19.00PM-‐-‐ Free time / Optional social programme 19 .00– 21.30 PM Dinner Thursday, 21st of January 8.30 – 9.30 AM Breakfast 09.30 – 10AM Registration and Welcome 10 AM -‐ Rise of Data-‐Driven Learning and Assessment: Learning Analytics 11.15 – 11.45 AM Coffee break 11.45 – 13 PM-‐ Presentations & Discussions 13.00 – 14.30 PM Lunch Break 14.30 – 16.00PM-‐-‐ Video Analysis-‐ Classroom Management 16 –16.30 PM Coffee Break 16.30 – 17.45PM -‐-‐ E-‐book Creation 17.45 – 18PM Daily assessment 19 .00– 21.30 PM Dinner Friday, 22nd of January 8.30 – 9.30 AM Breakfast 09.30 – 10AM Registration and Welcome
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10 AM -‐ Growing Ubiquity of Social Media 11.15 – 11.45 AM Coffee break 11.45 – 13 PM-‐ Augmented Reality Applications 13.00 – 14.30 PM Lunch Break 14.30 – 16.00PM-‐-‐ E-‐book Creation & Presentations 16 –16.30 PM Coffee Break 16.30 – 17.45PM -‐-‐ Final evaluation 17.45 – 18PM Daily assessment 19 .00– 21.30 PM Dinner Saturday, 23rd of January Departures * Altogether 28 working hours not including breaks and social/cultural program + 1 technical visit + 1 afternoon/morning free. Trip or special visit is not mandatory, but can be arranged with additional price. Training provider should provide 3 social events and min. 3 different restaurants.