DRAFT Vita for Caskurlu, Secil

DRAFT Curriculum Vitae

Caskurlu, Secil

Last Revised: January 30, 2026

General Information

Professional Preparation

2019	PhD, Purdue University. Major: Learning Design and Technology. 

2013	MEd, University of Cincinnati. Major: Instructional Design and Technology. 

2009	BA, Hacettepe University. Major: Computer Education and Instructional Technologies. 

Professional Experience

2022–present	Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology and Learning Systems, Florida State University. 

2020–2022	Postdoctoral Research Associate, Michigan State university. 

Teaching

Courses Taught

Advanced Instructional Design and Development (EME6677)
Introduction to Systematic Instructional Design (EME5603)
Evaluation of Instruction and Training in HPT (EME6357)
Evaluation of Training Program (EDF5906)
Introduction to Instructional Systems (EME5601)
Mobile Learning (EME5077)
Design of Online & Digital Adaptive Learning (EME5078)

New Course Development

Advanced Instructional Design and Development (2023)
Introduction to Systematic Instructional Design (2023)

Doctoral Committee Chair

Franque, M., graduate. (2024).
Jun, B. W., doctoral student. 

Doctoral Committee Member

Budun, M., graduate. (2024).
Peluso, K., graduate. (2024). Evaluating the Impact of a Research Administration Workplace Training Program on the research community of a research-intensive university. 
Jung, D., graduate. (2024).
Madison, C., graduate. (2024). PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT IN ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS TEACHERS:  A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON TEACHER PERSPECTIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE. 
Pappas, S. S., graduate. (2024).
Bookman, S. A., graduate. (2023). FINDING BLISS: THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION    OF A CULTURALLY-BASED MINDFULNESS INTERVENTION    WITHIN AN URBAN TITLE I ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTEXT. 
Arslan, O., graduate. (2023).
Adolfson, D. F., doctoral candidate. 
Catteeuw, C. L., doctoral candidate. 
Hamrick, J. L., doctoral candidate. 
Mckenzie, R., doctoral candidate. 
Sprenkle, S., doctoral candidate. 
Zhang, N., doctoral candidate. 
Xu, J., doctoral candidate. 

Supervision of Student Research Not Related to Thesis or Dissertation

Shi, H. (Oct 2022–Aug 2025). 

Na, H. (Sep 2023–May 2025). 

Research and Original Creative Work

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

Bakir, N., Kozan, K., & Caskurlu, S. (submitted). Predicting presence through instructional elements in fully online business courses. Distance Education. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Ocak, C., & Caskurlu, S. (2026). Unpacking ethics-domain of Intelligent-TPACK scale in relation to in-service teachers' trust and distrust. Computers and Education Open, 10, 100321. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100321 doi:10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100321

Santo, R., Hu, A. D., Phelps, D., Caskurlu, S., Dunbar, K., & Yadav, A. (2025). "These two worlds are antithetical": epistemic tensions in integrating computational thinking in K12 humanities and arts. Computer Science Education, 35(1), 153-189. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2024.2380163 doi:10.1080/08993408.2024.2380163

Shi, H., Zhang, N., Caskurlu, S., & Na, H. (2025). Applications of Machine Learning for At-Risk Student Prediction in Online Education: A Ten-Year Systematic Review of Literature. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 41. doi:https://doi.org/10.1111/jcal.70058

Caskurlu, S., Yalcin, Y., Hur, J., Shi, H., & Klein, J. (2025). Data-driven decision-making in instructional design: Instructional designers' practices and strategies. TechTrends, 69, 737–748. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-025-01077-x

Na, H., Caskurlu, S., Fulwider, C., & Jun, Bung-Woo. (2025). Solo or pair programming for K-12 students? Learning outcomes and in-game behaviors in a game-based learning environment. TechTrends. doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-025-01142-5

Caskurlu, S., Castellanos-Reyes, D., Lim, J., & Kozan, K. (2025). The Community of Inquiry Framework and learning analytics: A systematic review of previous research. Computers and Education Open, 9, 100289. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2025.100289

Caskurlu, S., Ocak, C., & Dai, Chih-Pu. (2025). The scope of multimodal learning analytics research in K-8: A systematic review. Journal of Learning Analytics, 12(2), 224–236. doi:https://doi.org/10.18608/jla.2025.8505

Shi, H., Caskurlu, S., Zhang, N., & Na, H. (2024). To what extent has machine learning achieved in predicting online at-risk students? Evidence from quantitative meta-analysis. Journal of Research on Technology in Education.

Maeda, Y., Caskurlu, S., Kozan, K., & Kenney, R. H. (2023). Development of a critical appraisal tool for assessing the reporting quality of qualitative studies: a worked example. Quality and Quantity, 57(2), 1011-1031. doi:10.1007/s11135-022-01403-y

Kozan, K., Caskurlu, S., & Guzey, S. (2023). Factors Influencing Student Outcomes in K-12 Integrated STEM Education: A Systematic Review. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 13(2). doi:https://doi.org/10.7771/2157-9288.1315

Caskurlu, S., Ayvaz, S., & Kozan, K. (2023). Sentiments towards Emergency Remote Teaching on Twitter: A Longitudinal Comparative Sentiment Analysis. Research on Education and Psychology, 7, 1-21. doi:https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1206924

Richardson, J. C., Caskurlu, S., Castellanos-Reyes, D., Duan, S., Duha, M. S. U., Fiock, H., & Long, Y. (2022). Instructors' conceptualization and implementation of scaffolding in online higher education courses. Journal of Computing in Higher Education, 34(1), 242-279. doi:10.1007/s12528-021-09300-3

Maeda, Y., Caskurlu, S., Kenney, R. H., Kozan, K., & Richardson, J. C. (2022). Moving qualitative synthesis research forward in education: A methodological systematic review. Educational Research Review, 35. doi:10.1016/j.edurev.2021.100424

Caskurlu, S., Richardson, J. C., Alamri, H. A., Chartier, K., Farmer, T., Janakiraman, S., Strait, M., & Yang, M. (2021). Cognitive load and online course quality: Insights from instructional designers in a higher education context. British Journal of Educational Technology, 52(2), 584-605. doi:10.1111/bjet.13043

Caskurlu, S., Richardson, J. C., Maeda, Y., & Kozan, K. (2021). The qualitative evidence behind the factors impacting online learning experiences as informed by the community of inquiry framework: A thematic synthesis. Computers and Education, 165, 104111. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2020.104111

Caskurlu, S., Maeda, Y., Richardson, J. C., & Lv, J. (2020). A metaanalysis addressing the relationship between teaching presence and students? satisfaction and learning. Computers and Education, 157, 103966. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103966

Exter, M., Ashby, I., & Caskurlu, S. (2019). Elusive expectations for a novel program design: Contrast between program intentions and student recruitment and retention. The Journal of Competency-Based Education, 4(3), 1-17. doi:10.1002/cbe2.1192

Caskurlu, S., & Ashby, I. (2018). An integrated competency acquisition progress tracking system in competency-based higher education. International Journal of Learning Technology, 13(4), 352-368. doi:10.1504/IJLT.2018.098503

Watson, S. L., Watson, W. R., Yu, J. H., Caskurlu, S., Janakiraman, S., & Fiock, H. (2018). Attitudinal learning and its relation to gender, age, ethnicity, enrolment purpose, and most impactful learning activity in a science of happiness MOOC. International Journal of Learning Technology, 13(4), 306-326. doi:10.1504/IJLT.2018.098501

Exter, M., Caskurlu, S., & Fernandez, T. (2018). Comparing computing professionals' perceptions of importance of skills and knowledge on the job and coverage in undergraduate experiences. ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 18(4). doi:10.1145/3218430

Caskurlu, S. (2018). Confirming the subdimensions of teaching, social, and cognitive presences: A construct validity study. Internet and Higher Education, 39, 1-12. doi:10.1016/j.iheduc.2018.05.002

Ashby, I., Caskurlu, S., & Exter, M. (2018). Evolving roles of faculty at an emerging hybrid competency-based transdisciplinary program. The Journal of Competency-Based Education, 3(1), 1-11. doi:10.1002/cbe2.1059

Kozan, K., & Caskurlu, S. (2018). On the Nth presence for the Community of Inquiry framework. Computers and Education, 122, 104-118. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2018.03.010

Richardson, J. C., Maeda, Y., Lv, J., & Caskurlu, S. (2017). Social presence in relation to students' satisfaction and learning in the online environment: A meta-analysis. Computers in Human Behavior, 71, 402-417. doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2020.103966

Richardson, J. C., Koehler, A. A., Besser, E. D., Caskurlu, S., Lim, J., & Mueller, C. M. (2015). Conceptualizing and investigating instructor presence in online learning environments. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 16(3), 256-297. doi:10.19173/irrodl.v16i3.2123

Invited Book Chapters

Richardson, J. C., Maeda, Y., Caskurlu, S., & Kozan, K. (2024). Evidence-based collaborative and constructivist online design  and practice. In Martha F. Cleveland-Innes, Stefan Stenbom, & D. Randy Garrison (Eds.), The Design of Digital Learning Environments:  Online and Blended Applications of the Community of Inquiry. Taylor & Francis. 

Caskurlu, S., Yadav, A., Dunbar, K., & Santo, R. (2021). Professional Development As A Bridge Between Teacher Competencies And Computational Thinking Integration. In Aman Yadav, & Ulf Dalvad Berthelsen (Eds.), Computational Thinking in Education: A Pedagogical Perspective (pp. 136-150). Routledge. 

Guzey, S. S., Caskurlu, S., & Kozan, K. (2020). Integrated STEM pedagogies and student learning. In Carla C. Johnson, Margaret J. Mohr-Schroeder Tamara J. Moore, & Lyn D. English (Eds.), Handbook of Research on STEM Education (pp. 65-75). Routledge. 

Refereed Proceedings

Jun, Bung-Woo, Caskurlu, S., & Ocak, C. (2025). Critical Perspectives on Technology Integration: Insights from Epistemic Network Analysis. In Antti Rajala, Arturo Cortez, Riikka Hofmann, Alfredo Jornet, Heila Lotz-Sisitka, & Lina Markauskaite (Eds.), 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 2). International Conference of the Learning Sciences. Retrieved from https://repository.isls.org//handle/1/11690

Ocak, C., Han, C., & Caskurlu, S. (2025). Unpacking Intelligence: Comparing Humans and Machines to Foster In-service Teachers' AI Literacies. In Antti Rajala, Arturo Cortez, Riikka Hofmann, Alfredo Jornet, Heila Lotz-Sisitka, & Lina Markauskaite (Eds.), 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 4). International Conference of the Learning Sciences. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.22318/icls2025.117145

Na, H., Fulwider, C., Caskurlu, S., & Jun, Bung-Woo. (2024). Solo vs. Collaborative Programming? Cognitive and Affective Outcomes, Problem Design and Solving Patterns in a Game-Based Learning Environment. In Robb Lindgren, Tutaleni Asino, Eleni A. Kyza, Chee-Kit Looi, Teo Keifert, & Enrique Suárez (Eds.), International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 2). International Society of the Learning Sciences. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.22318/icls2024.107184

Santo, R., Drew, A., Phelps, D., Caskurlu, S., & Yadav, A. (2023). "These Two Worlds are Antithetical": Epistemic Tensions in Integrating Computational Thinking in K12 Humanities and Arts. In Paulo Blikstein, Jan Van Aalst, Rita Kizito, & Karen Brennan (Eds.), 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 1226-1229). International Society of the Learning Sciences. 

Caskurlu, S., Phelps, D., Santo, R., & Yadav, A. (2023). Designing Teacher Professional Development Using Conjecture Mapping to Support Teachers' Computational Thinking Integration Efforts. In Paulo Blikstein, Jan Van Aalst, Rita Kizito, & Karen Brennan (Eds.), 17th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (pp. 2029-2030). international Society of the Learning Sciences. 

Caskurlu, S., Hu, A. D., Yadav, A., & Santo, R. (2022). Computational Thinking Integration Design Principles in Humanities. In ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1120). ACM. 

Caskurlu, S., Yadav, A., & Santo, R. (2021). Preparing Teachers for Computational Thinking Integration in K-12: A Meta-Aggregation. In ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1317). ACM. 

Caskurlu, S., Ashby, I., & Exter, M. (2017). The alignment between formal education and software design professionals' needs in industry: Faculty perception. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. American Society for Engineering Education. 

Presentations

Refereed Papers at Conferences

Caskurlu, S., Ocak, C., & Dennen, V. (presented 2024, November). Reevaluating Technology Integration in K-12: Insights from Teachers and Teacher Candidates. Paper presented at Online Learning Consortium, Online Learning Consortium. (National)

Ocak, C., Caskurlu, S., Zhang, N., & Jun, Bung-Woo. (presented 2024, October). Developing Teachers' Critical Perspectives on Technology Integration:   Insights from In-service Teachers. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Kozan, K., Castellanos-Reyes, D., & Lim, J. (presented 2024, October). Learning Analytics in Community of Inquiry Research:  A Systematic Review. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (International)

Jun, Bung-Woo, Caskurlu, S., & Myers, J. (presented 2024, October). Pre-Service Social Studies Teachers' Use of Data Visualizations. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Maeda, Y., Kozan, K., Kenney, R., & Richardson, J. (presented 2024, April). A methodological systematic review: Enhancing qualitative synthesis in educational research. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Yalcin, Y., Shi, H., Hur, J., & Klein, J. (presented 2024, April). Data-informed decision making in instructional design: Instructional designers' practices and strategies. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. (International)

Kozan, K., Caskurlu, S., & Grimmet, K. (presented 2024, April). Graduate students' satisfaction and presence in online special education. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. (International)

Ocak, C., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2024, April). In-service teachers' perception of developing a critical lens toward technology integration. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. (International)

Shi, H., Zhang, N., Na, H., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2024, April). Machine learning applications for at-risk students prediction in online learning environments: A systematic review and quality assessment. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Ocak, C., & Dai, Chih-Pu. (presented 2024, April). Multimodal learning analytics in K-8 research: A systematic review. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA. (International)

Maeda, Y., Caskurlu, S., Kozan, K., Richardson, J., & Kenney, R. (presented 2023, October). Application of qualitative synthesis in education. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL. (International)

Ocak, C., Caskurlu, S., & Dai, Chih-Pu. (presented 2023, October). Developing a checklist as a guide to conduct multimodal learning analytics research. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, American Educational Research Association, Orlando, FL. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Maeda, Y., Richardson, J., & Kozan, K. (presented 2023, October). Factors related to students' online learning experiences through the Community of Inquiry framework: A thematic synthesis. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Orlando, FL. (International)

Dunbar, K., Aman, Y., Santo, R., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2023, April). Pedagogical experts' views on the integration of social studies and computational thinking: Cautions and connection. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Yadav, A., & Santo, R. (presented 2023, April). Teacher professional development approaches supporting computational thinking integration in LA/SS/Arts. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. (International)

Castellanos-Reyes, D., Caskurlu, S., Ifenthaler, D., Staudt Willet, K. B., & Wiley, D. (presented 2022, October). Learning analytics for continuous improvement: An instructional design perspective. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Richardson, J. C., Maeda, Y., & Castellanos-Reyes, D. (presented 2022, October). The relationship between cognitive presence in online learning and students' learning and satisfaction: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Kozan, K., Caskurlu, S., & Guzey, S. S. (presented 2022, April). Factors impacting successful integrated STEM implementation in K–12 education: A systematic review. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA. (International)

Richardson, J., Caskurlu, S., Castellanos-Reyes, D., Duha, S. M., Duan, S., Fiock, H., & Long, Y. (presented 2022, April). Scaffolding in online higher education courses: Insights from faculty. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Yadav, A., Dunbar, K., Santo, R., & Leon, C. (presented 2021, April). Teacher Competencies for Computational Thinking Integration into K-12 Curriculum: A Systematic Review. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Virtual Event. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Yadav, A., & Santo, R. (presented 2021). Preparing Teachers for Computational Thinking Integration in K-12: A Meta-Aggregation. Paper presented at ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Virtual Event. (International)

Richardson, J., Caskurlu, S., Maeda, Y., & Lv, J. (presented 2020, April). Recent Research on the Relationship Between the Community of Inquiry and Student Outcomes in Online Courses. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association. (International)

Bakir, N., Kozan, K., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2020, April). The Predictability of Teaching, Cognitive, and Social Presence by Instructional Techniques in Online Business Courses. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Maeda, Y., Richardson, J., Lv, J., Kozan, K., Castellanos-Reyes, D., & Duha, S. M. (presented 2020, April). The Relationship between Teaching Presence and Student Outcomes in Online Education: A Meta-Analysis. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association. (International)

Caskurlu, S., & Kozan, K. (presented 2020, April). What About the Nth Presence for the Community of Inquiry Framework. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association. (International)

Richardson, J., Caskurlu, S., Alamri, H., Chartier, K., Farmer, T. S., Janakiraman, S., Strait, M., & Yang, M. (presented 2019, October). Instructional designers perceptions of online course quality and cognitive load. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Richardson, J. C., & Maeda, Y. (presented 2019, April). Factors influencing student's online learning experiences: A thematic synthesis. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada. (International)

Kozan, K., Caskurlu, S., Yildirim, D., & Sahin, E. (presented 2019, April). Measuring the learning outcomes of a gamified learning experience through gamified assessment. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Toronto, Canada. (International)

Kozan, K., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2018, October). A comprehensive review of recent research revising the Community of Inquiry framework. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Kansas City, MO. (International)

Lv. J, Caskurlu, S., Maeda, Y., & Richardson, J. C. (presented 2018, April). Evaluation of the CoI instrument: Synthesis of psychometric properties. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, New York, NY. (International)

Caskurlu, S., & Richardson, J. C. (presented 2018, April). Validating the factor structure of the three presences of the Community of Inquiry. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, New York, NY. (International)

Ashby, I., Caskurlu, S., & Exter, M. (presented 2017, November). Competency-based transdisciplinary program: Evolving roles of faculty. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (International)

Caskurlu, S., & Watson, W. R. (presented 2017, November). Faculty development in competency-based education: Design considerations. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (International)

Caskurlu, S., & Richardson, J. C. (presented 2017, October). Examining the reliability and validity of social presence subscale of community of inquiry instrument. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Caskurlu, S., & Ashby, I. (presented 2017, August). Faculty challenges in competency-based transdisciplinary education environment: First year experiences. Paper presented at Junior Researchers of EARLI, Junior Researchers of EARLI, Tampare, Finland. (International)

Ashby, I., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2017, August). Integrated learning and assessment system in competency-based higher education program. Paper presented at Junior Researchers of EARLI, Junior Researchers of EARLI, Tampare, Finland. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Ashby, I., & Exter, M. (presented 2017, June). The alignment between formal education and software design professionals' needs in industry: Faculty perception. Paper presented at American Society for Engineering Education, American Society for Engineering Education, Columbus, OH. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Lv, J., Maeda, Y., & Richardson, J. C. (presented 2017, April). A meta-analysis of studies examining the Community of Inquiry. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX. (International)

Exter, M., Caskurlu, S., Ashby, I., & Dionne, R. (presented 2016, October). Designing and assessing competencies in a new transdisciplinary studies in technology program. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Ashby, I., Caskurlu, S., & Exter, M. (presented 2016, October). Emergence of self-regulation skills in a competency-based education environment: Students' perception. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Exter, M., & Ashby, I. (presented 2016, April). Importance of lifelong learning skills and degree covered in undergraduate programs: faculty and practitioners' perspective. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Washington, DC. (International)

Richardson, J. C., Koehler, A., Besser, E., Caskurlu, S., Lim, J., & Mueller, C. (presented 2015, November). Conceptualizing and investigating instructor presence in online learning environments. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN. (International)

Exter, M., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2015, November). Professional skills for computing professionals: are universities meeting student and industry need? Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Richardson, J. C., Maeda, Y., & Lv, J. (presented 2015, November). The relationship between social presence in online learning and student's satisfaction and learning: A meta-analysis. Paper presented at the meeting of Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN. (International)

Exter, M., Ashby, I., & Caskurlu, S. (presented 2015, November). Why students choose to join and leave a new transdisciplinary, competency-based degree program. Paper presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN. (International)

Invited Presentations at Conferences

Exter, M., Caskurlu, S., & Ashby, I. (presented 2017, March). Using digital badges in competency-based degree programs. Presentation at Australasian Council on Open, Distance and e-Learning 73: Digital Badges and Credentials, Monash College, Melbourne, Australia. (National)

Refereed Presentations at Conferences

Caskurlu, S., & Dennen, V. (presented 2025, November). Instructor Practices to Support Student Engagement in Online Courses. Presentation at Online Learning Consortium, Online Learning Consortium, Orlando, FL. (National)

Caskurlu, S., Yadav, A., & Santo, R. (presented 2025, October). Designing PD to Support CT Integration Efforts In Middle School Humanities and Arts Classrooms. Presentation at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Kim, I., Caskurlu, S., Ayan, H., & Jian, S. (presented 2025, October). Effective Online Communities of Practice for K-12 Teachers: A Meta-Aggregation of Qualitative Studies. Presentation at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Jun, Bung-Woo, Caskurlu, S., Idam, K., & Na, H. (presented 2025, October). Elementary Teachers' Perceptions of AI-based Digital Textbooks in South Korea. Presentation at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Jun, Bung-Woo, Caskurlu, S., & Ocak, C. (presented 2025, October). Insights from Epistemic Network Analysis: Critical Perspectives on Technology Integration. Presentation at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Han, S. C., Caskurlu, S., Jun, Bung-Woo, & Ocak, C. (presented 2025, October). Network Analysis of Cognitive Presence and Motivation in Online Course Discussions. Presentation at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Las Vegas, NV. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Castellanos-Reyes, D., Lim, J., & Kozan, K. (presented 2025, April). A Systematic Review of Learning Analytics Research on the Community of Inquiry Framework. Presentation at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado. (International)

Caskurlu, S., Dunbar, K., Yadav, A., & Santo, R. (presented 2025, April). Characteristics of Teacher Professional Development for Computational Thinking Integration in K12: Meta-Aggregation. Presentation at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado. (International)

Na, H., Caskurlu, S., Jun, Bung-Woo, & Shi, H. (presented 2025, April). Innovative Strategies for Teaching Computational Thinking and Computer Science: From Robotics to Integrated Learning Models. Presentation at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado. (International)

Shi, H., Caskurlu, S., Zhang, N., & Na, H. (presented 2025, April). To What Extent Has Machine Learning Achieved in Predicting At-Risk Students? Evidence From Quantitative Meta-analysis. Presentation at American Educational Research Association, American Educational Research Association, Denver, Colorado. (International)

Caskurlu, S. (presented 2014, November). Using augmented reality in education. Presentation at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Jacksonville, FL. (International)

Refereed Workshops

Caskurlu, S., & Ashby, I. (2018, October). From competency definition to assessment design: Preparing for competency-based education. Workshop delivered at Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Kansas City, MO. (International)

Caskurlu, S., & Ashby, I. (2018, May). Teaching online in three steps. Workshop delivered at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY. (National)

Invited Lectures and Readings of Original Work

Caskurlu, S. (2023, June). Meta-analysis, qualitative synthesis, and systematic reviews in educational research. Delivered at University of Florida. (State)

Caskurlu, S. (2022, December). Creating communities of inquiry in online environments through social, teaching, and cognitive presence. Delivered at Necmettin Erbakan University, Eregli, Turkey. (National)

Caskurlu, S. (2020, September). Supporting student autonomy in online through social, teaching, and cognitive presence. Delivered at Michigan State University, Virtual Event. (National)

Contracts and Grants

Contracts and Grants Funded

Moraguez, Daniel (PI), & Caskurlu, Secil (co-PI). (Jun 2024–Jun 2026). Simulated Practicum for Equity and Social Justice Principal Preparation to Address Opportunity Gaps in K-12 Schools. Funded by Florida State University. Total award $100,000. 

Caskurlu, S. (May 2023–Aug 2023). Teacher Professional Development Approaches Supporting Computational Thinking Integration into Social Studies, Arts, and Language Arts. Funded by Florida State University. Total award $20,000. 

Contracts and Grants Denied

Caskurlu, Secil (PI), & Ocak, Ceren (co-PI). (Feb 2025). CT4JEDI: Preparing K-8 Teachers for Integrating JEDI-Oriented Computing into Their Teaching. Submitted to National Science Foundation. Total award $299,297. 

Caskurlu, Secil (PI). (Jul 2024). CAREER: AI Integration in Middle Schools: Empowering Teachers With Ethical And Critical Perspectives Through An Online Community of Practice. Submitted to National Science Foundation. Total award $990,309. 

Caskurlu, Secil (PI), & Ocak, Ceren (co-PI). (Jun 2024). CT4JEDI: Preparing K-8 Teachers for Integrating JEDI-Oriented Computing into Their Teaching. Submitted to National Science Foundation. Total award $372,696. 

Caskurlu, S., & Ocak, C. (Jun 2023). Teachers' Interaction Patterns regarding Racial Equity and Computational Thinking. Submitted to Spencer Foundation. Unspecified award amount. 

Service

Florida State University

FSU Department Service

Member, Evaluation Committee (2023–present).

Member, ACTION COMMITTE (2023–present).

FSU Program Service

Reviewer, Ph.D. Preliminary Exams Committee (2022–present).

Reviewer, Master's admission committee (2022–2024).

Reviewer, Master's portfolio review (2022–2024).

Member, Faculty Search Committee (2023–2024).

Member, Faculty Search Committee (2022–2023).

The Profession

Editor for Refereed Journals

Senior Associate Editor, Online Learning Journal (2021–present).

Guest Reviewer for Refereed Journals

Journal Computer Assisted Learning (2021–present).

Educational Technology Research & Development (2020–present).

Journal of Computing in Higher Education (2020–present).

Computers and Education (2019–present).

The Internet and Higher Education (2019–present).

Reviewer or Panelist for Grant Applications

National Science Foundation (2025).

National Science Foundation (2025).

Service to Professional Associations

Chair, SIG Design& Technology, American Educational Research Association (2022–2023).

Program Chair, SIG Design & Technology, American Educational Research Association (2021–2022).

Treasurer, SIG Design & Technology, American Educational Research Association (2020–2021).

Service to Other Universities

Social committee member of MSU Postdoc Assocation, Michigan State University (2020–2022). 

Secretary of Purdue Association of Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University (2014–2015).