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Assist. Prof. Dr. Sedat Akayoğlu Abant İzzet Baysal University
Faculty of Education
Department of Foreign Language Education Bolu
URL: http://www.sedatakayoglu.com e-mail: akayoglu_s@ibu.edu.tr
sakayoglu@gmail.com
EDUCATION
2007-2012: PhD, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Ankara, Turkey. Dissertation Title: An Analysis of Text Based CMC of Advanced EFL Learners in Second Life.
2004-2006: MA, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Bolu, Turkey. Thesis Title: The Functions of Negotiation of Meaning in Text Based Synchronous Computer Mediated Communication.
1998-2002: BA, Hacettepe University, Faculty of Letters, Department of English Language and Literature, Ankara, Turkey.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013-… : Assistant Professor, Dr. Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Bolu, Turkey.
2012-2013: Research Assistant, Dr., Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Bolu, Turkey.
2007-2012: Research Assistant, Middle East Technical University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Ankara, Turkey.
2004-2007: Research Assistant, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Faculty of Education, Department of Foreign Language Education, Bolu, Turkey.
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2002-2004: English Teacher, Anatolian High School of Fine Arts, Bolu, Turkey.
PUBLICATIONS
Akayoğlu, S., Altun, A., & Stevens, V. (2009). Social presence in synchronous text based computer-mediated communication. Eurasian Journal of Educational Research, 34, 1-16.
Akayoğlu, S., Seferoğlu, G. (2009). Proceeding. Web araçlarının öğretmen eğitiminde kullanımı. (The use of Web 2.0 tools in teacher training). Akademik Bilişim 2009; p. 113.
Akayoğlu, S., & Altun, A. (2008). The functions of negotiation of meaning in text-based CMC. In R. V. Marriott & P. L. Torres (Eds.), Research on E-learning Methodologies for Language Acquisition (pp. 302-312). New York: Information Science Reference. Akayoğlu, S., & Kılıçkaya, F. (2008). CALL in Turkey: Past, present and future. In T.
Koyoma, J. Noguchi, Y. Yoshınari, & A. Iwasaki (Eds.), Proceedings of the WorldCALL 2008 Conference: CALL bridges the world (pp. 51-53). Fukuoka: The Japan Association for Language Education and Technology (LET).
Erice, D., Akayoğlu, S. (2008). "Eğitim ile ilgili blogların içerik analizi" (The content analysis of educational blogs). Proceeding. Yabancı Dil Bölümleri ve Yüksekokullarının Yabancı Dil Öğretimindeki Sorunları Kurultayı. Muğla University: Muğla.
Akayoğlu, S. (2008). "Çevrimiçi öğretmen eğitim programı" (An online teacher training curriculum). Proceeding. Yabancı Dil Bölümleri ve Yüksekokullarının Yabancı Dil Öğretimindeki Sorunları Kurultayı. Muğla University: Muğla.
Akayoğlu, S . (2007). “Dokeos: Çevrimiçi Sınıf Yaratılması ve Yürütülmesi” (Dokeos: Creating an online classroom). Proceeding. Gazi University, Türkiye’de Yabancı Diller Eğitimi Kongresi.
Akayoğlu, S . (2007). “Tapped In: Yabancı Dil Öğretmenleri için Buluşma Noktası” (Tapped In: A meeting place for foreign language teachers). Proceeding. Gazi University, Türkiye’de Yabancı Diller Eğitimi Kongresi.
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Akayoğlu, S . (2007). “Wiki Aracılığı ile Ortak Yazma Çalışmaları” (Collaborative writing activities through wikis). Proceeding. Gazi University, Türkiye’de Yabancı Diller Eğitimi Kongresi.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Akayoğlu, S. (2014). CALL Training for Pre-service Teachers of English. 3rd
National Conference on Foreign Language Education. Boğaziçi University, İstanbul, Turkey. Akayoğlu, S. (2014). Yabancı Dil Eğitiminde Teknolojinin Sunduğu Araçlar Ya Olmasaydı?
1st Eğitim Teknolojileri Zirvesi, Yıldız Technical University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Çimendağ, B. & Akayoğlu, S. (2013). The Use of Google Hangout for Fostering Speaking Skills in Language Classes. 9th International METU Postgraduate Conference on Linguistics and Language Teaching. Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2013). “Online Professional Development for English Language Teachers”. 1st
Internation Week on English Studies. Karabük University, Karabük, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2012). “Twenty-first Century World Englishes: Based on Individuals, not the Countries.” 5th
International Conference of English as a Lingua Franca. Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Demirel, H., Akayoğlu, S. (2012). “Professional development of language teachers through personal learning network and online communities of practice.” IATEFL Learning & Teacher Development SIG Joint Conference. Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey. Gökce, Z., Akayoğlu, S. (2011). “The use of virtual English classes in Second Life”. INGED
15th International ELT Conference: Taking it to the Limits. Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2011). “Learning and Practicing a Foreign Language in Virtual Classrooms in Second Life”. Sharing Issues in ELT Conference, Eskişehir, Turkey.
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Akayoğlu, S., Kılıçkaya, F. (2011). “Collaborative Learning Activities through Google Documents”. 2nd
İstek Schools International ELT Conference: Reflections and Innovations in ELT”, İstanbul, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2010). “The Functions of Negotiation of Meaning in a Course Carried out in Second Life”. SLanguages 2010 Conference in Second Life.
Akayoğlu, S. (2010). “The Use of Second Life in Writing Classes”. 1st
Istek Schools International ELT Conference: ELT in a Globalized World: Exploring New Opportunities and Meeting the Challenges of Today. Yeditepe University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2009) "Web 2.0 Araçlarının Türkçe Yazma Eğitiminde Kullanımı." (The use of Web 2.0 tools in teaching writing in Turkish). Türkçe Eğitimi Kurultayı; Ürgüp, Nevşehir, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2009). “What are the things waiting for us in our Second Life”. 7th
METU Post Graduate Conference in Linguistics and Language Teaching, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2007). "Curriculum Development for Online Teacher Training". 17th IATEFL Hungary. Budapest, Hungary.
Altun, A., Akayoğlu, S. (2007). "Collaborative Writing through PBwiki". WIAOC 2007 CONNECT: Conversations on Networking, Education, Communities, and Technology.
INVITED TALKS
Akayoğlu, S. (2014). “The Use of Technology in Language Classes.” Seminar for Undergraduate Students at Fatih University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2014). “The Use of Web 2.0 Tools and Social Media in English Language Teaching.” Seminar at Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2014). “The Use of Technology in Language Classes.” Seminar for Undergraduate Students at Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
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Akayoğlu, S. (2013). “CALL for Lifelong Learning”. 9th
Postgraduate Conference on Linguistics and Language Teaching at Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2013). “How to integrate technology into curriculum of School of Foreign Languages at Muğla University”. Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Muğla, Turkey. Akayoğlu, S. (2011). “Writing Activities for ELT Classes in Second Life”. Eastern Anatolia
Conference of EFL at Erzincan, Erzincan, Turkey.
Altun, A., Akayoğlu, S. (2011). “How Online Communities of Practice Work for Professional Development in Teaching”. Eastern Anatolia Conference of EFL at Erzincan, Erzincan, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2010). “The Social Presence Functions in a Course Carried out in Second Life”. Multiliteracies Electronic Village Online.
Akayoğlu, S. (2010). “Information and communication technologies in English classes”. Beykent Schools International ELT Conference, Beykent Schools, İstanbul, Turkey. Akayoğlu, S. (2008). “Technology C.A.L.L.s You” A Seminar for English Teachers by Nüans
Publishing, Bursa, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2007). "Collaborative Writing through PBwiki". 5th ELT Conference "Technology CALL's You". Ankara University Development Foundations Schools, Ankara, Turkey.
Altun, A., Akayoğlu, S. & Erice, D. (2007). "İngilizce Öğretiminde Kullanılan Bilgisayar Destekli İletişim Araçları". (Computer assisted language learning tools in English language teaching). Sıtkı Koçman Foreign Language Institute, Muğla University, Muğla, Turkey.
Altun, A. & Akayoğlu, S (2006). "İngilizce Öğretiminde Kullanılan İnternet Araçları" (The Internet tools used in English language teaching). Sıtkı Koçman Foreign Language Institute, Muğla University, Muğla.
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Akayoğlu, S. (2006). "Tapped In as a Meeting Place for Teachers and Researchers". Seminar. Department of Foreign Language Education, Faculty of Education, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2006). "Blogging in ELT". Seminar. Department of Foreign Language Education, Faculty of Education, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey.
Akayoğlu, S. (2006). "Creating and Integrating Yahoogroups as a Communication and Sharing Tool in Language Classrooms". Seminar. Department of Foreign Language Education, Faculty of Education, Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Akayoğlu, S. (2006). "Webheads at AIBU" Poster Presentation “Using Information Technology for Public Diplomacy: Focus on English Language Programs”. Budapest, Hungary.
Akayoğlu, S ., Erice, D. Poster Presentation. "Lisans Düzeyinde Bilgisayar Destekli İngilizce Öğretimi Dersi İçeriğinin Hazırlanması" (Proposing the content for the computer assisted language learning course at undergraduate level). Türkiye’de Yabancı Diller Eğitimi Kongresi, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
ONLINE TEACHER TRAINING SESSIONS
Cengiz, C., Akayoğlu, S. (2014). “The Use of Mobile Application in Language Classes.” TESOL Electronic Village Online (5 Weeks).
Akayoğlu, S., Barut, K. (2009) "Collaborative Writing". TESOL Electronic Village Online (6 Weeks).
Akayoğlu, S., Yılmaz, B. (2009) "Digital Storytelling in ELT Classrooms". TESOL Electronic Village Online (6 Weeks).
REVIEWS FOR JOURNALS AND CONFERENCES 2013 - Present: British Educational Research Journal
http://www.tandfonline.com/action/aboutThisJournal?journalCode=cbe r20#.UfI23o3qgfU
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2013 – Present: Abant İzzet Baysal University Faculty of Education Journal http://www.efdergi.ibu.edu.tr/
2012 - Present: International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning http://jpl.e-contentmanagement.com
2012 - Present: Journal Virtual Worlds Research http://jvwresearch.org 2011 - Present: Çukurova University Faculty of Education Journal
http://egitim.cu.edu.tr/efdergi PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
English Language Teacher Education Research (ELTER) Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
İngilizce Egitimi Derneği-English Language Education Association (INGED) Asian-Pacific Association for Computer Assisted Language Learning (APACALL) Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO)
Virtual Worlds Research Group http://vw.metu.edu.tr
LANGUAGES
English (Advanced Level) German (Intermediate Level)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
2011: Member of the editorial board for “Oxford Wordpower English- English Turkish Dictionary” published by Oxford UP.
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Computer Assisted Language Learning
Teacher Education and Teacher Training for English Language Teaching The Use of 3D Virtual Worlds in Language Teaching
The Use of Web 2.0 Tools for Language Teaching and Teacher Training CMC Platforms for English Language Learning and Teaching
