Teaching — Mete Akcaoglu

Teaching

Professor of Instructional Technology · Georgia Southern University

Current Teaching 2024–Present

2025–2026

ITEC 8135 — Pedagogy of Online Learning

Graduate course in the Instructional Technology program. Department chair administrative release for remaining load.

Doctoral Advisees 2 active

William Bell (2025–Present)
Role of Engagement on Student Academic Performance in Rural Schools
Moneak McCray (Graduated Spring 2026)
Impact of Instructional Leadership on School Success in Rural Contexts

Courses Designed 10 courses

Courses I designed or significantly redesigned during my time at Georgia Southern University and West Virginia University.

  • ITEC 8135 — Pedagogy of Online Learning (2026)
  • IDS 4111 — Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone (2024)
  • IDS 2111 — Interdisciplinary Studies Foundations (2024)
  • FRIT 7238 — Computer Programming for Teachers (Python) (2024)
  • ITEC 8839 — Instructional Technology Capstone (2020)
  • ITEC 3132 — E-learning (Undergraduate) (2019)
  • ITEC 3131 — Intro to Instructional Design (2019)
  • FRIT 7236 — Technology-Based Assessment (2014)
  • IDT 740 — Instructional Design (2014, West Virginia University)
  • EDP 600 — Educational Psychology (2013, West Virginia University)

Teaching Areas

  • Instructional design and technology integration
  • Research methods and data analysis
  • Game-based learning and computational thinking
  • Online learning design
  • Educational psychology

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