Hello there! I am a third-year Ph.D. student in the Learning Design and Technology program at Purdue University, co-advised by Dr. William R. Watson and Dr. Marisa Exter. I hold a master’s degree in Educational Assessment and Evaluation and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education.
My research focuses on competency-based education in computing, AI-powered personalized learning pathways, and self-regulation strategies to enhance learning experiences in higher education.
Feel free to connect with me via email at nyakut@purdue.edu
Research Interests
Education
Computing Education | Competency-Based Education | Artificial Intelligence in Education | Personalized Learning |
Self-Regulated Learning | Assessment and Evaluation |
Case-Based Learning |
Instructional Design |
Gamification in Education
2022 - Present Ph.D. in Learning Design and Technology​​​​​​
Purdue University
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2022 M.Sc. in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Gazi University
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2019 B.Sc. in Mathematics Education
Balikesir University