Many of the projects below began with a simple question:
“Can this be done better?”
My interests sit at the intersection of education, technology, and process improvement. Most of these projects started as attempts to solve practical problems encountered in teaching, assessment, administration, or learning design.
Speaking Center Workflow Redesign
The Speaking Center maintained student records using a Google Sheets workflow that had become difficult to manage and prone to inconsistencies. I redesigned the system using structured data entry, validation rules, dropdown menus, formulas, checkboxes, and workflow improvements to improve usability and data quality.
The redesigned system was adopted by the Teaching and Learning Development department and remains in active use today. I also provided training and support to help staff administer and maintain the system, and later incorporated additional requested features.
Independent Moodle Deployment
While teaching at Istanbul University Dil Merkezi, I became frustrated with the limitations of the learning management system available to instructors. After researching alternatives, I deployed and administered my own Moodle server to support teaching and student engagement.
The project became my introduction to Moodle and educational technology. The administration expressed strong interest in the platform and was exploring a broader Moodle implementation before I accepted a position elsewhere.
AI-Assisted Speaking Assessment
Speaking assessments often require significant time to review and provide meaningful feedback. To address this challenge, I developed a workflow that combined local speech-to-text models, speaker diarization, rubric-based evaluation criteria, and AI-assisted analysis.
The system allowed me to generate individualized feedback while also exploring fluency indicators such as pauses, hesitation patterns, and speaking rate.
AI-Assisted Writing Feedback
Advances in handwriting recognition and OCR technology created opportunities to experiment with new forms of writing assessment. I developed workflows that combined OCR, assessment rubrics, and AI-assisted analysis to provide structured feedback on student writing.
The goal was not to replace instructor judgment, but to support more detailed and consistent formative feedback.
Moodle Grammar Revision Resource
To help students prepare for departmental grammar assessments, I developed a Moodle-based revision resource using AI-assisted content generation and Moodle question banks.
The resource was adopted by several instructors and used by multiple classes as a review tool.
Attendance Reporting Automation
Administrative reporting can consume a surprising amount of instructor time. To reduce repetitive work, I developed spreadsheet-based attendance and reporting workflows that automated formatting, calculations, and record preparation.
The result was a more efficient and consistent reporting process requiring significantly less manual effort.
Digital-First Teaching
I have long been interested in reducing unnecessary paper usage and making learning resources more accessible. Over time, I developed digital-first classroom workflows that relied on Moodle, mobile-accessible materials, online activities, and interactive resources rather than large volumes of printed handouts.
This approach supported institutional sustainability goals while improving student access to course materials.
SpodEnglish (Coming Soon)
SpodEnglish is an ongoing educational technology project focused on gamified language learning, learner analytics, adaptive assessment, and AI-assisted reporting.
The project combines educational content, game mechanics, learner profiling, and educational technology to create engaging diagnostic and practice experiences for language learners. Development is currently ongoing, and additional information will be published as the project matures.