CURRICULUM VITATE

Name:       Engin

 

Surname:  Kurşun

Adress:     Computer Education and Instructional Technology (CEIT)

                    Faculty of Education

                    Middle East Technical University (METU)

                    06531, Ankara, Turkey

Email:      ekursun@metu.edu.tr

Phone:    + 90 312 210 7519

GSM:       -

Web:       www.metu.edu.tr/~ekursun

·         August, 2009- February, 2010: Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Educational Technology, the Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom. Advisors: Patrick McAndrew, Dr. , Tina Wilson, Dr.

·         2004, January- Present:  Ph.D. on B.Sc. Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technology, Faculty of Education, Middle East Technical University, Ankara. Dissertation Title: Open Educational Resources Movement in Turkish Tertiary Education: Developing a Policy Framework

·         2003 – 2004: English Preparation School, School of Foreign Languages, Department of Basic English Middle East technical University, Ankara

·         1999 – 2003: B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Education and Instructional Technology (1st Class Honours), Ataturk University , Erzurum

·         August, 2009- Fabruary, 2010: Research Fellow, Open Learning Network Project (OlNet), United Kingdom, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes,  MK7 6AA, United Kingdom http://olnet.org/

  • 2003 – Present:  Research Assistant, Computer Education and Instructional Technology, METU
  • 2007 - 2008: Technical Supporter at Computer Education and Instructional Technology, METU
  • September, 2003 – December, 2003: Information Technology Teacher, Yavuz Selim Primary School, Erzurum.
  • December, 2008 – Present: Simulation and Game in Education Research Group,  http://www.simge.metu.edu.tr/
  • May, 2006 – Present:  Human Computer Interaction Research Group,  http://www.hci.metu.edu.tr/
  • March, 2004 – May, 2006: Distance Education Study Group, METU Turkey Alumni Association
  • Spring Semester, 2010-2011: Assistantship, (CEIT 225), Instructional Design, CEIT, METU.
  • Spring Semester, 2010- 2011: Assistantship, (CEIT 436), Project Development and Management II, CEIT, METU.
  • Spring Semester, 2010-2011: Assistantship, (CEIT 708), Technology Enhanced Learning, CEIT, METU.
  • Fall Semester, 2010- 2011: Assistantship, (CEIT 313), Operating System, CEIT, METU.
  • Fall Semester, 2010- 2011: Assistantship, (CEIT 435), Project Development and Management I, CEIT, METU.
  • Spring Semester, 2009- 2010: Assistantship, (CEIT 436), Project Development and Management II, CEIT, METU.
  • Fall Semester, 2009-Present: Assistantship, (CEIT 323), Multimedia Design & Development, CEIT, METU.
  • Spring Semester, 2009-2010: Assistantship, (CEIT 708), Technology Enhanced Learning, CEIT, METU.
  • Spring Semester, 2008-2009: Assistantship, (CEIT 627), Advanced Readings II in Instructional Design and Technology, CEIT, METU.
  • Fall Semester, 2005 -2009:  Assistantship, (CEIT 317), Instructional Technology & Material Development, CEIT, METU.
  • Fall Semester, 2006 – 2007:  Assistantship, (CEIT 219), Design and Use of Instructional Material, CEIT, METU.
  • Fall Semester, 2007-2008: Assistantship, (CEIT213), Computer Hardware, CEIT, METU.
  • Spring Semester, 2005 -2009: Assistantship, (CEIT 420), Design, Development & Evaluation of Educational Software, CEIT, METU.
  • Fall Semester, 2004 – 2005:  Assistantship, (CEIT 210), Programming Languages I, CEIT, METU.
  • 2010, August:  The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK ), International Conference Participation Fellowship awarded to attend 2010 AECT International Convention, Cyber Change: Learning In Our Connected World.
  • 2010, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK ) - UBYT International Scientific Publication in Social Sciences Award.
  • 2005-2009: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, National Doctoral Student Scholarship, 2214, http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/home.do?ot=1&sid=523&pid=453
  • 1999-2003: Ministry of Education Scholarship for Prospective Teacher.
  • 2010 - Present: Reviewer -  Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2010 Conference Proposals
  • Cagiltay, K., Karakus, T., Kursun, E. (2010). ENGAGE Game Based Learning. Full Day workshop to be delivered at Near East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Ankara, Turkey, December  17, 2010
  • Cagiltay, K.,Kursun, E. & Karakus, T.,  (2010). Workshop: Using Computer Games in Education, 4th International Computer & Instructional Technologies Symposium, Konya, Turkey, 24-26 September, 2010
  • Cagiltay, K., Karakus, T., Kursun, E. (2010). ENGAGE Game Based Learning. Full Day workshop to be delivered at Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Ankara, Turkey, February 26, 2010
  • Web Design: Dreamweaver, FrontPage
  • Image Editing: Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks
  • Animation: Adobe Flash, Adobe Captivate
  • Video Editing: Pinnacle Studio 8, Adobe Premier
  • Game Development: Active Worlds, Torque Game Development
  • Package Program: MS Office
  • Programming Language:  Action Script 2, ASP
  • Statistical Analysis: SPSS 11-15
  • Human Computer Interaction: Clearview Gaze Analysis Software
  • CMS/LMS Management: Moddle, Drupal, Joomla

·         Ozcelik, E., Karakus, T., Kursun, E. & Cagiltay, K. (2009).  An Eye Tracking Study of How Color-Coding Affects Multimedia Learning, Computers & Education

·         Erdoğan, M., Kursun, E., Şisman, G.T., Saltan, F., Gök, A. & Yıldız, İ. (2010). Sınıf yönetimi ve sınıf içi disiplin problemleri, nedenleri ve çözüm önerileri üzerine nitel bir araştırma: Bilişim teknolojileri dersi örneği. Kuramdan Uygulamaya Eğitim Bilimleri – Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, 10 (2), 853-891.
  • Karademirci, H., A., Gedik, T., N., Kursun, E. & Cagiltay, K. (2010) Instructional Designers' Experiences of a Mobile Learning Application in a 3G and GPRS Platform. Abstract in the Proceedings of 4th International Computer & Instructional Technologies Symposium, Konya, Turkey, 24-26 September, 2010, p.1161.
  • Gedik, T., N.,  Kursun, E., Karademirci, H., A. & Cagiltay, K. (2010). Potentials of Mobile Learning for High School Students: A Case with 11th Graders. International Open and Distance Learning (IODL) Syposium. Eskisehir, Turkey, October 6-8, 2010.   
  • Kursun, E., Wilson, T., Cagiltay, K, McAndrew, P. (2010). Evaluating Three Different Open Educational Resource Models Provided to Enable Learning in Our Connected World. Paper presented at the AECT International Convention, Anaheim, CA, 27, 10, 2010, p.73
  • Kursun, E., Wilson, T., Cagiltay, K, McAndrew, P. (2010). Evaluating the current status of OpenCourseWare in Turkish Tertiary Education: benefits, barriers and incentives. Open Educational Resources 2010 (OER10), 22-24 March 2010, Cambridge.p.14
  • Karakus, T., Kursun, E. & Cagiltay, K. (2010). The Findings of the EU Project Intended for Game Base Learning and Educational Games Workshop, Abstract in the Proceedings of 4th International Computer & Instructional Technologies Symposium, Konya, Turkey, 24-26 September, 2010, p.606.

·         Kozinska, K., Kursun, E., Wilson, T., McAndrew, P., Scanlon, E., Jones, A., Cagiltay, K. (2010) Are Open Educational Resources the future of e-learning? In Gulsecen, S., Ayvaz Reis, Z. (Eds.) Future-Learning 2010. Third International Conference on Innovations in Learning for the Future 2010: e-Learning. Proceedings. Istanbul Kultur University Publication No: 125, p.34 – 44.

·         Karaman, S., Yıldırım, S., & Kursun, E. Pre-Service Teachers’ Views About Case-Based Learning Packages Related With Teaching Profession.  International Educational Technology Conference.  Ankara, Turkey, May 6-8, 2009.

·         Kursun, E. & Cagiltay, K. (2009). Why Instructors are Sharing their Course Materials? Experiences and Perceptions. In I. Gibson et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2009, Chesapeake, VA: AACE., pp. 1941-1946.

·         Karaman, S., Kursun, E., & Karakus, T. Web-based Course Design Preferences of Pre-service Chemistry Teachers with Learning Objects. Soceity for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Charleston, South Carolina - March 2 - 6, 2009, pp.398-405.

·         Yildiz, I., Kursun, E., Saltan, F., Gok, A., & Karaaslan, H. (2009)  Using Wiki in a Collaborative Group Project: Experiences from a Distance Education Course. Soceity for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Charleston, South Carolina - March 2 - 6, 2009.

·         Kursun, E., Yildiz, I. & Sumuer, E. Öğretim Tasarımcısı: An Electronic Performance Support System for Teachers in Instruction Design Process. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. Vancouver, Canada, June 25 - 29, 2007.

·         Yildiz, I, Karakus, T., Kursun, E., Uzun, E. & Karaaslan, H.  Random Assigned Collaborative Working in A Distance Education Course: Experience and Recommendations Of Students. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications. Vancouver, Canada, June 25 - 29, 2007.

·         Ozcelik, E., Karakus, T., Kursun, E., & Cagiltay K. Color Coding Effect on Multimedia Learning and Visual Search: An eyetracking approach. The American Educational Research Association (AERA). Chicago, USA. April 9-13, 2007.

·         Kursun,E., Cagiltay, K.(2007). An examination of two types of timeline, linear vs. staggered: a mixed method approach. In 3rd Technology-Enhanced Learning Enlargement Workshop: Young researchers for the European future, Bulgaria, September 19-29, 2007

·         Sumuer, E., Kursun, E. & Cagiltay, K. Current Major Competencies for Instructional Design and Technology Professionals. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (pp. 1617-1622). Orlando, USA, 2006.

·         Kursun, E., Bakar, A., Gurer, D. M. Modeling Technology Use in Teacher Training Programs: A Case of a Faculty of Education. International Open and Distance Learning (IODL) Syposium. Eskisehir, Turkey, 13 -15 October, 2006.

·         Karakus, T., Adıyaman, Z., Askun, C., S., Baran, B., Bayir G., Demirel F., Kursun, E., Uzun, E., Uzun S., Yalcinalp, S. (2006) What people in Turkey think about e-Learning? Their awarness and preferences. International Open and Distance Learning (IODL) Syposium. Eskisehir, Turkey, 13 -15 October, 2006. Page: 585-597
  • Askun, C. S., Baran, B., Karakus, T., Kursun, E., Adiyaman, Z., Bayır, O. G., Demirel, F., Uzun, E., Uzun S., Yalcinalp, S. (2007) Eğitimin Değişen Yüzü E-Öğrenme. Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi Mezunlar Derneği, ISBN:978-975-6085- 01-1, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Cagiltay, K., Ogan, C., Kasikci, D., Karakus, T., & Kursun, E., (2010). Avrupa Çevrimiçi Çocuklar II (Eu Kids Online II) Projesi Türkiye Bulgulari. XV. Türkiye'de İnternet Konferansı, 02-04, December, 2010, İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, Ayazağa, İstanbul. (Abstact)
  • Kursun, E., & Cagiltay K. (2009). Açık Eğitim Kaynakları: Açık Kaynak Felsefesinin Eğitime Yansıması. Akademik Bilisim, 2009, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye. (Abstact)
  • Kursun, E., & Cagiltay K. (2008). Açık Ders Malzemeleri’nin Faydaları, Uygulanması Sırasında Karşılaşılabilecek Engeller ve Çözüm Önerileri Üzerine Bir Ön Çalışma. Akademik Bilisim Bildiriler Kitapcigi, 30 January-1 February 2008, Çanakkale, Türkiye, pp.311-317
  • Uzun, E., Karakuş, T., Kursun, E., & Karaaslan H. (2007). Öğrenci Gözüyle Aşırma (İntihal): Neden ve Çözüm Önerileri. Akademik Bilisim, 2007 Bildiriler Kitapçığı, 31 January -2 February, 2007, Kütahya, Türkiye.
  • Ozcelik, E., Kursun, E., & Cagiltay K. (2006). Göz Harekettlerini İzleme Yöntemiyle Üniversite Web Sayfalarının İncelenmesi. Akademik Bilisim 2006 Bildiriler Kitapcigi, 9-11 February 2006, Denizli, Türkiye.
  • Kursun, E., Karakus, T. (2005). Uzaktan Eğitimde Akıllı Sınıf Uygulamaları: ODTÜ Akıllı Sınıf Örneği, 5. Uluslararası Eğitim Teknolojileri Konferansı, Sakarya, Türkiye, 21-23 September, 2005.