Mete Akcaoglu

Mete Akcaoglu is a Professor in the Instructional Technology program at Georgia Southern University, affiliated with the Leadership, Technology & Human Development department. His research focuses on designing technology-rich learning environments to foster critical thinking and STEM interests in K-12 children, particularly through game-design activities. He also explores online learning best practices and technology integration policies.

• Education:
  • PhD in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology (2013), Michigan State University
  • MA in Foreign Language Education (2008), Middle East Technical University
  • BS in Foreign Language Education (2003), Bogazici University

Research Interests span game-design for young learners, computational thinking, problem-solving pedagogy, and motivational psychology in education. His work addresses rural education equity, social presence in online environments, and teacher professional development.

Recent Articles highlight transnational studies on digital distraction, interventions for computational thinking in preservice teachers, and intersectionality in rural STEM education. Collaborations include Joshua Rosenberg, Ugur Kale, and Charles Hodges.