E-Learning and Student-Centered Teaching Workshops to Be Held for Faculty Members at Balıkesir University
In collaboration with the Training of Trainers Coordination and Balıkesir University Continuing Education Application and Research Center (BAÜNSEM), the “E-Learning and Student-Centered Teaching Workshops for Faculty Members” will be held.
The event aims to support the academic staff of our university in effectively using innovative methods and technologies in teaching processes, adopting student-centered teaching approaches, and improving their course design skills. Practical workshops will be conducted by expert academics in their respective fields.
The event will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Balıkesir University Atatürk Congress and Culture Center, organized in two sessions: morning and afternoon.
Morning Session (10:00–12:30)
Prof. Dr. Kemal Oğuz Er: Workshop on Using "Learning Stations", "Fishbowl/Discussion Circle", and "Six Thinking Hats" Techniques in Teaching
Prof. Dr. Filiz Tuba Dikkartın Övez: The New Paradigm of Teaching: Flipped Learning and AI-Assisted Course Design in Higher Education – Workshop on Designing Learning Experiences Beyond Lecturing
Assist. Prof. Dr. Güliz Şahin: Think, Question, Experience: Interactive Learning via P4C (Philosophy for Children/Community) and Creative Drama in Higher Education Workshop
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazlı Rüya Bedizel: Gamifying the Course: Game-Based Learning and Assessment Design in Higher Education Workshop
Afternoon Session (13:30–16:00)
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eylem Ezgi Ahıskalı: Workshop on Using and Adapting Creative Drama as a Method in the Teaching Process
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ayşenur Duman Dilbaz: Gamification and Escape Room Design in Health Sciences Education Workshop
Assist. Prof. Dr. Yunus Emre Avcu & Assist. Prof. Dr. Kıvanç Topraklıkoğlu: Learning with Immersive Virtual Reality Workshop
Lecturer Dr. Serpil Günaydın: Designing Innovative Digital Learning Experiences Workshop
Through these workshops, participants will have the opportunity to experience diverse approaches such as active learning techniques, creative drama, philosophical inquiry, flipped learning, AI-powered course design, gamification, immersive virtual reality, and innovative digital learning environments. The activities aim to enhance academics' knowledge and skills toward boosting student engagement, creating interactive learning environments, and enriching teaching processes.
Application and Registration Details
Participant Limits: The workshops tailored for our university’s academic staff are limited to 20 participants per session, while the "Gamification and Escape Room Design in Health Sciences Education Workshop" is capped at 15 participants.
How to Apply: Academic staff who wish to participate can submit their applications through BAÜNSEM’s online application system.
Application Link:
https://baunsem.balikesir.edu.tr/course/list?lt=active Event Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 10:00–12:30 and 13:30–16:00
Venue: Balıkesir University Atatürk Congress and Culture Center
Contact Email: baunsem@balikesir.edu.tr
Website:
https://baunsem.balikesir.edu.tr
