Distance Education Policy
Aiming to be a center of excellence in its services, and a place of happiness, freedom, tolerance, and success for its staff and students, Beykoz University is committed to providing its students with a high-quality, accessible, and sustainable educational experience. This policy aims to ensure that educational activities are carried out effectively and efficiently through the use of digital technologies and innovative teaching methods. Our university adopts student satisfaction, academic success, equal opportunity in education, and continuous improvement as fundamental principles in distance education processes.
Principles
1. Quality and Continuity
- Quality Standards: Quality standards are observed in all educational processes.
- Updating and Improvement: Distance education materials, course contents, and assessment methods are continuously updated and improved.
- Strategic Goals: Enhancing quality in distance education in accordance with the objectives defined in the University's Strategic Plan.
2. Accessibility and Flexibility
- Access: A distance education infrastructure that ensures equal access for all students is provided.
- Flexibility: Flexible teaching methods are used to accommodate different learning paces and styles.
3. Technological Infrastructure and Support
- Robust Infrastructure: A strong and reliable technological infrastructure is ensured.
- Technical Support: Technical support services are provided for students and academic staff.
4. Interaction and Communication
- Active Interaction: Active interaction between students and instructors is encouraged.
- Regular Communication: Regular communication is maintained through online platforms and tools.
Education and Instruction
1. Program Design and Approval
- Program Design: Distance education programs and courses are designed and approved based on learning outcomes.
- Flexibility: Programs are structured to meet distance/hybrid education requirements.
2. Measurement and Evaluation
- Diversified Methods: Student performance in distance education is assessed using diversified methods.
- Exam Security: Necessary measures are taken to ensure exam security in both distance and in-person examinations.
Student-Centered Learning
1. Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Individual Differences: Teaching methods and approaches consider individual differences.
- Active Participation: Various online and offline materials are used to encourage active student participation.
2. Student Feedback
- Collecting Feedback: Student feedback on distance education processes is collected through surveys, forums, and one-on-one meetings.
- Continuous Improvement: Educational processes are improved based on the feedback received.
Academic Staff
- Continuous Training: Continuous training and development programs are offered to instructors involved in distance education.
- Technopedagogical Competence: Efforts are made to enhance instructors’ technological and pedagogical competencies.
Learning Resources
- Digital Resources: Students are provided with digital books, articles, lecture notes, presentations, video recordings, and similar materials.
- Ease of Access: Students are enabled to access these resources from off-campus locations.
Privacy and Security
- Data Security: The personal information and educational data of students and academic staff are kept confidential.
- Security Measures: Necessary measures 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 relevant units of the university.
- Periodic Evaluation: The effectiveness and efficiency of the policy are periodically evaluated, and updates are made when necessary.
This content was updated on 27/11/2025.