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I am a professor in the Instructional Technology program at Georgia Southern University, Leadership, Technology, and Human Development department. My research is focused on the design and evaluation of technology-rich and innovative learning environments for developing critical thinking skills in K-12 children. I am particularly interested in using game-design activities as a means of scaffolding students’ problem-solving skills and STEM interests.
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Disciplines
- Educational Leadership
Research Interests
- Cognitive and Motivational Outcomes of Game-design for Young Children
- Theories and Best Practices in Online Learning and Teaching
- Technology Integration Policies
- Design and Evaluation of After-school Programs for Young Children
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Adaptation and Validation of the Turkish Version of the Online Learning Readiness Self-Check Survey
Akcaoğlu, M. Ö., Mor, E., Akcaoglu, M., Karabulut Coskun, B. & Kulekci, R., Feb 13 2026, In: American Journal of Distance Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering a Student-in-the-Loop Approach in Interactions with Generative Artificial Intelligence in Online Discussions
Ocak, C., Hodges, C. B. & Akcaoglu, M., Nov 9 2025, AI Roles and Responsibilities in Education. Springer, p. 233–248 16 p. (Signals and Communication Technology; vol. Part F1122).Research output: Contribution to book or proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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In-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching Computational Thinking and Block-Based Programming: Expanding Scratch’s Role Across K-12 Contexts
Ocak, C. & Akcaoglu, M., Aug 18 2025, In: Computers in the Schools.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The interplay among digital distraction, self-regulation of learning tendencies, and motivational influences: A transnational investigation
Flanigan, A. E., Brady, A. C., Akcaoglu, M., Dai, Y., Won, S., Daleiden, B. K. & Hartley, K., May 30 2025, In: Internet and Higher Education. 67, 101023.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Virtual Professional Development for School Leadership: Designing and Testing a Practical Web-based Simulation for Classroom Observation
Gümüş, S., Akcaoglu, M., McBrayer, J. & Belova, X., Jun 30 2025, In: Research in Educational Administration and Leadership. 10, 2, p. 542-583 42 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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