Seeking to be a centre of excellence in its services and a hub of happiness, freedom, tolerance, and success for all its staff and students, Beykoz University remains committed to providing its students with a high-quality, accessible, and sustainable educational experience. This policy aims to ensure the effective and efficient conduct of educational activities through the use of digital technologies and innovative teaching methods. Our university's core principles are to increase student satisfaction and academic success in distance learning processes, ensure equal opportunities in education, and support continuous improvement.
Principles
1.Quality and Continuity
- Quality Standards: Quality standards are observed in education and training processes.
- Updates and Improvements: Distance learning materials, course content, and assessment methods are continually updated and improved.
- Strategic Goals: To improve the quality of distance education in line with the objectives set in our University's Strategic Plan.
2. Accessibility and Flexibility
- Access: A distance learning infrastructure is provided that provides equal access to all students.
- Flexibility: Flexible teaching methods are implemented to accommodate different learning paces and styles.
3. Technological Infrastructure and Support
- Strong Infrastructure: A strong and reliable technology infrastructure is provided.
- Technical Support: Technical support services are provided for students and faculty.
4. Interaction and Communication
- Active Interaction: Active interaction between students and faculty is encouraged.
- Regular Communication: Regular communication is provided using online platforms and tools.
Education and Training
1. Design and Approval of Programs
- Program Design: Distance education programs and courses are designed and approved with learning outcomes in mind.
- Flexibility: Programs are structured with flexibility to meet distance/blended education needs.
2. Assessment and Evaluation
- Diversified Methods: Evaluation methods for students in distance education are diversified.
- Exam Security: Necessary measures are taken to ensure exam security in distance and formal exams.
Student-Centred Learning
1. Teaching Methods and Technique
- Individual Differences: Learning methods and approaches take individual differences into account.
- Active Participation: A variety of online and offline materials are used to ensure active student participation.
2. Student Feedback
- Feedback Gathering: Student feedback on distance learning processes is collected through surveys, forums, and one-on-one interviews.
- Continuous Improvement: Educational processes are improved based on feedback.
Teaching Staff
- Continuing Education: Continuing education and development programs are offered to faculty members who will work in distance education.
- Techno-pedagogical Competence: Increasing the technological and pedagogical competencies of faculty members is ensured.
Learning Resources
- Digital Resources: Students are provided with resources and materials such as digital books, articles, lecture notes, presentations, and video recordings.
- Ease of Access: Students can access these resources even from off-campus. Privacy and Security
- Data Security: Personal information and educational data of students and faculty members are kept confidential.
- Security Measures: Necessary precautions are taken to ensure the security of educational processes.
Implementation and Monitoring
- Policy Implementation: The distance education policy is implemented and regularly monitored by the university's relevant units.
- Periodic Evaluation: The effectiveness and efficiency of the policy are evaluated periodically, and updates are made as necessary.
This content was updated on 19/07/2024.