TVS109 Digital Literacy

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Unit ABDİ SÜTCÜ HEALTH SERVICES VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
MEDICAL DATA PROCESSING TECHNICIAN PR.
Code TVS109
Name Digital Literacy
Term 2026-2027 Academic Year
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Belirsiz
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ŞULE SULTAN MENZİLETOĞLU YILDIZ
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to enable individuals to use digital environments consciously, safely, and effectively. Topics covered include computer and internet literacy, access to digital resources, digital security, information verification, social media awareness, online communication, digital ethics, and copyright. The goal is for students to become productive and critical individuals in the digital environment.

Course Content

This course covers understanding and using digital technologies, content creation, safe internet use, digital ethics, cybersecurity, digital footprint, and critical thinking skills. Aimed at enabling individuals to exist consciously, safely, and effectively in the digital world, this course develops skills in accessing information, protecting data privacy, and problem-solving.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Lecture Notes

Notes

Understanding digital literacies, A practical introduction, Rodney H. Jones, Christoph A. Hafner, Routledge, 2012 - Digital literacy: A primer on media, identity and the evolution of technology, Susan Wiesinger, Ralph Beliveau,


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 It explains the basic components of digital literacy.
LO02 It implements methods for accessing and verifying information in a digital environment.
LO03 It evaluates the responsible use of social media and online platforms.
LO04 It explains the principles of digital security and personal data protection.
LO05 Digital ethics define copyright and online codes of conduct.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Defines the concept of health informatics. 2
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the types and sources of health data.
PLO03 - Analyzes the processing, storage and sharing of health data
PLO04 - Summarizes the structure and function of health information systems. 1
PLO05 - Evaluates the effects of digitalization in healthcare. 3


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Introduction to the concept of digital literacy. Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 The societal impact of digital technologies. Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
3 Internet information search techniques Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
4 Source verification and information reliability. Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
5 Evaluation of social media platforms. Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Ethical guidelines for online communication. Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası
7 Digital footprint and personal data protection Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Cybersecurity threats and ways to protect against them. Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
10 Copyright, open access, and licenses. Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
11 Digital citizenship and responsibility Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
12 Digital content creation tools Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
13 Ethical issues in digital literacy Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 General review and presentations Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
15 General review and presentations -2 Reviewing lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Soru-Cevap
16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 72
Total Workload / 25 (h) 2,88
ECTS 3 ECTS

Update Time: 28.04.2026 09:15