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Merve Kara

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Merve Kara is a PhD student in Educational Technology at Bahçeşehir University, with a Master’s degree in Educational Technologies.

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Merve Kara is a PhD student in Educational Technology at Bahçeşehir University, with a Master’s degree in Educational Technologies. Her research focuses on integrating gamification, digital escape rooms, and artificial intelligence in education to create innovative and impactful learning experiences. With over eight years of experience in education, including roles as a teacher, school principal, and project coordinator, she is among the founding contributors to the “Game Friendly School Project,” which develops strategies to enhance student engagement through technology. A published researcher, Merve is dedicated to bridging academic research and practical applications to drive advancements in educational technology.
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  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • TurkishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Gaming
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 7 roles

Localizer - English-Turkish · Speak Language Learning Application, USANov 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo
Project Coordinator / Education Consultant · YEGAM, Bahçeşehir UniversityOct 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

Coordinated the Game Friendly School project; created test questions and lesson plans; participated in departmental meetings; organized ELT events and festivals; prepared students for MUN conferences; observed MUN conferences; acted as native speaker coordinator and translator for foreign guests.

School Principal · Fidol Secondary School, TurkeyFeb 2022 – Jul 2022 · 6 mos
English Teacher · Fidol Secondary School, TurkeyJan 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos
English Teacher · Doga Schools, TurkeySep 2015 – Dec 2019 · 4 yrs 4 mos
English Teacher · Leyla Sarıgol Public Secondary SchoolSep 2014 – Jun 2015 · 10 mos
Freelance TranslatorJun 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

Education

PhD in Educational Technology · Bahçeşehir University, Graduate School of Educational Sciences2023 – 2025
Master's in Educational Technology · Bahçeşehir University, Graduate School of Educational Sciences2019 – 2021
Bachelor's in Open Education · Anadolu University, Faculty of Open Education2010 – 2015
Bachelor's in Western Languages and Literature (English Language & Literature) · Kocaeli University2010 – 2014

Certifications and awards· 5

Doctoral Student - Full Scholarship2022 – 2025
COST Young Researcher Conference Scholarship2024 – 2025
Certificate of Attendance - Cambridge University Press Global Schools Festival2021
Apple Teacher Certificate2019 – 2025

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