An Implementation of Distance Education Program for Teaching Common Necessary Courses in Formal Education: Karabuk University Sample

Increase of student numbers by higher education institution in post-secondary educational institutions causes various problems in the sense of teacher and learner. It is known that the quality of education given in crowded classes by single instructor decreases. It is thought that improving this situation with developing technology and common internet usage is possible. From this point, distance learning program has been applied in the education of compulsory common courses determined by Higher Education Institution throughout Karabük University since fall semester of 2011-2012 academic year. In the process of application it is aimed to discuss experiences of students and instructors, the sufficiency of technological infrastructure of program, advantages and disadvantages of the program with end of term assessment reports for Safranbolu Fethi Toker, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Architecture.