معرفی
Assistant Professor Duygu Umutlu is a faculty member at Boğaziçi University specializing in educational technology and teacher education. Her research integrates robotics, artificial intelligence, and online learning frameworks to transform preservice teacher training and classroom practices.
Her academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology from The University of Georgia, USA
- M.A. in Educational Technology from Boğaziçi University, Türkiye
- B.A. in Foreign Language Education from Boğaziçi University, Türkiye
Dr. Umutlu's research centers on technology-enhanced teacher education, with emphasis on computational thinking development, culturally responsive pedagogy, and robotics integration. She investigates how scaffolding mechanisms and role assignments impact social presence in online environments, particularly during crisis-induced remote teaching. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like Community of Inquiry and TPACK with practical applications in STEM education and early childhood programming.
Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on three interconnected domains: (1) Robotics and AI as pedagogical tools in teacher preparation, (2) Pandemic-responsive adaptations of online teacher education, and (3) Culturally sustaining approaches to technology integration. Her most recent work demonstrates growing sophistication in measuring epistemic agency and designing equity-focused scaffolds within technology-mediated learning environments.
