T. Handan Akyuz

Learning Experience Designer &
e-Learning Specialist

I design inclusive, accessible, and engaging online learning experiences for adult learners.

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About Me

Hi! I'm T. Handan Akyuz (they/them), an Learning Experience Designer and e-Learning Specialist based in Edmonton, AB. I'm passionate about creating inclusive, engaging, and accessible learning experiences that empower learners to achieve their goals and build necessary skills to continue their learning journey. With a Master's degree in Educational Research (Curriculum & Learning) from the University of Calgary and experience designing online courses for non-profits and private colleges, I bring a learner- & learning-centered approach to online education.

My work spans ccourse development on multiple LMS platforms (Moodle, D2L, Articulate Rise 360), curriculum design, multimedia content creation, and educational technology adaptation and implementation. My academic and professional research interests include learning experience design, eLearning, adult learning, andragogy, instructional design, professional development, quality assurance.

T. Handan Akyuz

Featured Projects

Skills & Tools

Learning Management Systems

  • MoodleCloud
  • D2L Brightspace
  • Articulate Rise 360

Authoring & Interactivity

  • H5P
  • Vyond
  • Powtoon

Media Production

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Canva Pro
  • Descript
  • WellSaid Labs
  • Clipchamp
  • HitFilm Express
  • GIMP
  • Envato Elements

Productivity & Web

  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • HTML & CSS

Maker & Fabrication

  • Inkscape
  • LightBurn
  • Graphtec Studio
  • TinkerCAD
  • Bambu Lab
  • ORCA Slicer

Pedagogy & Design

  • Curriculum design
  • Adult learning principles
  • Accessibility-first design
  • Anti-oppressive pedagogy
  • Culturally responsive teaching
  • Assessment design

Languages

  • English — Professional
  • Turkish — Native
  • French — Conversational