T. Handan Akyuz
Learning Experience Designer &
e-Learning Specialist
I design inclusive, accessible, and engaging online learning experiences for adult learners.
Get in TouchAbout 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.
Featured Projects
National SOGIESC Guideline Project
A 40-hour online training course for settlement service providers across Canada, designed from conception to implementation on MoodleCloud LMS using H5P to enhance interactivity and accessibility of the course content.
View Project →Anderson College — Curriculum-Aligned eLearning
Curriculum-aligned eLearning courses on D2L and Articulate Rise 360 for a polytechnic college, with animated explainers, AI-narrated walkthroughs, and branded templates.
View Project →Protospace — Innovation & Creativity Hub
A community-driven innovation lab focused on creativity and entrepreneurship, where I participated in multiple workshops and events to realize innovative ideas.
View Project →Department Website — Bilkent University
Designed and built one of the official websites for Bilkent University's department using HTML & CSS, with a custom menu and image slider.
View Project →Video Production & Essays
Academic video essays and short productions exploring critical media theory and French language education, edited with HitFilm Express and produced with Powtoon.
View Project →Graphic Design & Image Editing
Vector-based presentation covers, image editing in GIMP, and visual assets for academic and advocacy projects.
View Project →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