Mete Akcaoglu
Mete Akcaoglu, Ph.D.
Professor of Instructional Technology · Department Chair, Leadership, Technology, and Human Development · Georgia Southern University, College of Education · Savannah, GA 31419
📞 912.478.0002 · makcaoglu@georgiasouthern.edu · meteakcaoglu.com
About
I am a professor of instructional technology and department chair at Georgia Southern University. My research focuses on how people learn with and through technology — with particular emphasis on motivation, curiosity, and the design of technology-rich learning environments.
I study game-based learning, interest development, and AI in educational settings. My work spans experimental, survey, and qualitative methods.
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Research Interests
- Curiosity, interest development, and motivation in technology-rich learning environments
- Game-based learning and computational thinking in K–12
- AI in education and LLM-assisted research workflows
- Online learning design and community of inquiry
Current Position
Department Chair — Leadership, Technology, and Human Development Georgia Southern University · Fall 2024–Present
Overseeing 20 full-time faculty, 10 graduate programs, ~600 students. Focus areas: faculty development, curriculum reform, enrollment management, and accreditation.