Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7ESN409Technology Supported Teaching in Primary School1+2+02411.11.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Primary Education Teaching
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim of this course is to develop pre-service teachers’ competencies in selecting, using, and evaluating current and innovative educational technologies in accordance with pedagogical principles to support the teaching and learning processes of subjects included in primary school curricula. In this regard, the course aims to enable pre-service teachers to integrate various digital tools and applications with learning outcomes, develop technology-enhanced learning materials and lesson plans, utilize technology in assessment and evaluation processes, and implement and evaluate their lesson plans in authentic classroom settings.
Course Content Definitions of technology and educational technology; the role and importance of technology in primary school curricula; the use of current and innovative applications and software for primary school subject areas, including Turkish, mathematics, and life sciences; the development of technology-enhanced learning content; the design of learning environments; the planning of assessment and evaluation processes; the development and implementation of technological tools that support and enhance teaching and learning processes in primary education; and the challenges encountered in integrating technology into subject-specific instruction in primary schools and possible solutions.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, discussion, demonstration, hands-on practice, inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning, collaborative learning, project-based learning, microteaching, lesson plan development, peer feedback, and reflective evaluation.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Zehra Yaşar Sağlık zehra.ysaglik@hku.edu.tr
Associate Prof.Dr. Nuri Can Aksoy
Prof.Dr. Gülfem Muşlu Kaygısız
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Alkış Küçükaydın, M., & Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). Effective Use of Technology in Primary Education: Examples of Student Activity-Based Practices. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing.
Bayra, E. (2026). Instructional Technologies, Digital Content Development, and AI-Supported Applications. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing.
Bircan, M. A., & Akman, E. (2022). Teaching with Educational Digital Games in Primary Education. Ankara: Vizetek Publishing.
Bircan, M. A., Öner, İ. E., & Akman, E. (2024). Contemporary Technologies in Primary Mathematics Teaching. Ankara: Vizetek Publishing.
Güven, A. Z. (2025). The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Turkish Language Education. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing.
Kar, T., & Öçal, M. F. (2024). Technology-Enhanced Assessment and Evaluation in Primary Education. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing.
Nabiyev, V., & Erümit, A. K. (2025). Artificial Intelligence in Education: From Theory to Practice. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing.
Sever, R., & Bayar, B. (2025). Digital Interactive Learning Environments in Primary Education. Ankara: Pegem Akademi Publishing.
Zengin, E. (2025). Technology-Based Initial Literacy Instruction: A Literature Review and Current Approaches. All Sciences Academy Design.
Additional Resources (Articles, Websites, Videos, etc.) Recommended by the Instructor
Course Notes The course Technology-Enhanced Instruction in Primary Education aims to develop pre-service teachers’ competencies in using digital technologies effectively, functionally, and appropriately from a pedagogical perspective, in accordance with primary school curricula. The course covers educational technologies and technology-enhanced instructional approaches, examining the potential applications of Web 2.0 tools, digital games, digital storytelling, artificial intelligence tools, augmented reality applications, and mobile technologies in primary education. Pre-service teachers research technological tools and applications relevant to Turkish, mathematics, life sciences, social studies, and science courses, align them with the intended learning outcomes, and develop and present technology-enhanced lesson plans. Furthermore, the implementation of these lesson plans in classroom settings as part of the Teaching Practice course is encouraged to support pre-service teachers in translating their theoretical knowledge of technology integration into practice.

Course Category
Education %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Assignment 2 % 100
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 3 45
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 15 4 60
Assignments 2 5 10
Presentation 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 4 118

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains the fundamental concepts of educational technologies and technology-enhanced instruction and evaluates the importance of technology in primary education.
2 Researches and applies the basic functions of Web 2.0 tools, digital games, digital storytelling, artificial intelligence tools, augmented reality applications, and mobile technologies.
3 Evaluates the potential uses of various technological tools in Turkish, mathematics, life sciences, social studies, and science courses in primary education.
4 Selects technological tools appropriate to the learning outcomes of initial literacy instruction and other primary school subjects in accordance with pedagogical objectives.
5 Develops technology-enhanced lesson plans for primary school subjects and effectively integrates technological tools into the teaching and learning process.
6 Designs instructional activities and assessment and evaluation processes within technology-enhanced lesson plans in alignment with the intended learning outcomes.
7 Presents and critically evaluates technology-enhanced lesson plans and proposes improvements based on practical implementation experiences.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Course Introduction Reviewing the course syllabus Course Syllabus
2 Educational Technologies and Technology-Enhanced Instruction in Primary Education The definition and significance of educational technologies and their place in primary school curricula are discussed. Examples of technology integration into teaching and learning processes are examined. Alkış Küçükaydın, M. Ve Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). İlkokulda Etkili Teknoloji Kullanımı: Öğrenci Etkinliğine Dayalı Uygulama Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Sever, R. &Bayar, B. (2025). İlkokulda Dijital Etkileşimli Öğrenme Ortamları. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
3 Web 2.0 Tools and Digital Content Development Pre-service teachers explore Web 2.0 tools, gain hands-on experience with these tools, and examine the learning materials that can be developed using them. They evaluate the tools in terms of their potential applications in Turkish, mathematics, life sciences, social studies, and science courses and identify their possible instructional purposes. Bayra, E. (2026). Öğretim Teknolojileri Dijital İçerik Geliştirme ve Yapay Zekâ Destekli Uygulamalar. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Alkış Küçükaydın, M. Ve Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). İlkokulda Etkili Teknoloji Kullanımı: Öğrenci Etkinliğine Dayalı Uygulama Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
4 Digital Games and Game-Based Learning Digital game tools suitable for primary education are explored and used. Pre-service teachers evaluate the tools in terms of their potential applications in Turkish, mathematics, life sciences, social studies, and science courses and identify their possible instructional purposes. Bircan, M. A. & Akman, E (2022). İlkokulda Eğitsel Dijital Oyunlarla Öğretim. Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık. Bircan, M. A., Öner, İ. E. & Akman, E. (2024). İlkokul Matematik Öğretiminde Güncel Teknolojiler. Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık.
5 Digital Storytelling and Audiovisual Content Digital storytelling tools are explored and tested. Pre-service teachers evaluate the tools in terms of their potential applications in Turkish, mathematics, life sciences, social studies, and science courses and identify their possible instructional purposes. Bayra, E. (2026). Öğretim Teknolojileri Dijital İçerik Geliştirme ve Yapay Zekâ Destekli Uygulamalar. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Sever, R. &Bayar, B. (2025). İlkokulda Dijital Etkileşimli Öğrenme Ortamları. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
6 The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Education Practical activities are conducted to develop texts, images, learning activities, questions, and instructional materials using artificial intelligence tools. Accuracy, ethical considerations, and safe use are discussed. Pre-service teachers evaluate the tools in terms of their potential applications in Turkish, mathematics, life sciences, social studies, and science courses and identify their possible instructional purposes. Nabiyev, V. & Erümit, A. K. (2025). Eğitimde Yapay Zekâ Kuramdan Uygulamaya. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Güven, A. Z. (2025). Türkçe Eğitiminde Yapay Zekanın Kullanımı. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Bayra, E. (2026). Öğretim Teknolojileri Dijital İçerik Geliştirme ve Yapay Zekâ Destekli Uygulamalar. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
7 Augmented Reality and Mobile Technologies Augmented reality applications and mobile learning tools are explored and examined through hands-on activities. Pre-service teachers evaluate the tools in terms of their potential applications in Turkish, mathematics, life sciences, social studies, and science courses and identify their possible instructional purposes. Sever, R. &Bayar, B. (2025). İlkokulda Dijital Etkileşimli Öğrenme Ortamları. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Alkış Küçükaydın, M. Ve Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). İlkokulda Etkili Teknoloji Kullanımı: Öğrenci Etkinliğine Dayalı Uygulama Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
8 Midterm Examination Completing the midterm assignment on researching and examining technological tools and evaluating their potential use in primary school courses Midterm assignment
9 Effective Use of Technology in Initial Literacy Instruction Technological tools appropriate for teaching sounds, letters, syllables, words, and reading and writing skills are selected. Technology-enhanced lesson plans are developed using these tools. Zengin, E. (2025). Teknoloji Tabanlı İlk Okuma Yazma Öğretimi: Literatür İncelemesi ve Güncel Yaklaşımlar. All Sciences Academy Design. https://zenodo.org/records/14598091 Güven, A. Z. (2025). Türkçe Eğitiminde Yapay Zekanın Kullanımı. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
10 Effective Use of Technology in Turkish Language Teaching Technological tools for developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are aligned with the intended learning outcomes. Lesson plans are developed and presented. Bircan, M. A., Öner, İ. E. & Akman, E. (2024). İlkokul Matematik Öğretiminde Güncel Teknolojiler. Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık. Bircan, M. A. & Akman, E (2022). İlkokulda Eğitsel Dijital Oyunlarla Öğretim. Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık. Güven, A. Z. (2025). Türkçe Eğitiminde Yapay Zekanın Kullanımı. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Alkış Küçükaydın, M. Ve Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). İlkokulda Etkili Teknoloji Kullanımı: Öğrenci Etkinliğine Dayalı Uygulama Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
11 Effective Use of Technology in Mathematics Teaching Lesson plans are developed and presented using digital games, interactive materials, and other technological tools aligned with mathematics learning outcomes Bircan, M. A., Öner, İ. E. & Akman, E. (2024). İlkokul Matematik Öğretiminde Güncel Teknolojiler. Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık. Bircan, M. A. & Akman, E (2022). İlkokulda Eğitsel Dijital Oyunlarla Öğretim. Ankara: Vizetek Yayıncılık. Kar, T. & Öçal, M. F. (2024). İlköğretimde Teknoloji Destekli Ölçme Öğretimi. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
12 Effective Use of Technology in Life Sciences Teaching Digital content and technological applications aligned with the learning outcomes of the life sciences course are incorporated into lesson plans. The completed lesson plans are presented. Alkış Küçükaydın, M. Ve Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). İlkokulda Etkili Teknoloji Kullanımı: Öğrenci Etkinliğine Dayalı Uygulama Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Sever, R. &Bayar, B. (2025). İlkokulda Dijital Etkileşimli Öğrenme Ortamları. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
13 Effective Use of Technology in Social Studies Teaching Technology-enhanced lesson plans are developed and presented using digital maps, virtual tours, digital storytelling, and other appropriate tools aligned with social studies learning outcomes. Alkış Küçükaydın, M. Ve Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). İlkokulda Etkili Teknoloji Kullanımı: Öğrenci Etkinliğine Dayalı Uygulama Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Sever, R. &Bayar, B. (2025). İlkokulda Dijital Etkileşimli Öğrenme Ortamları. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
14 Effective Use of Technology in Science Teaching Lesson plans are developed and presented using simulations, augmented reality applications, digital experiments, and visual materials aligned with science learning outcomes. Sever, R. &Bayar, B. (2025). İlkokulda Dijital Etkileşimli Öğrenme Ortamları. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. Alkış Küçükaydın, M. Ve Sarıtepeci, M. (2021). İlkokulda Etkili Teknoloji Kullanımı: Öğrenci Etkinliğine Dayalı Uygulama Örnekleri. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık.
15 Make-up Session and General Evaluation Completing the final assignment (technology-supported lesson plan and its pedagogical evaluation) Final assignment

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 P17 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 P23 P24
All 3 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 3 4 3 1 3 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 2
C1 3 2 3 4 3 4 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 2
C2 2 1 3 2 2 4 4 2 2 5 1 1 2 2 2 1 4 1 1 2 1 2 1 1
C3 4 3 2 2 2 4 2 1 3 4 2 1 5 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
C4 4 3 2 2 2 4 2 1 4 4 3 1 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
C5 4 3 2 2 1 4 1 2 5 5 4 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 2
C6 4 2 2 2 1 4 1 2 4 3 5 2 2 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2
C7 2 1 4 2 4 3 3 4 2 2 4 1 2 3 3 2 5 2 3 3 4 1 1 2

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant