About Sait Tuzel
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Dr. Sait Tuzel is an Associate Professor, distinguished academic, and pioneering education technology entrepreneur with expertise in media literacy and AI-driven educational feedback tools
He is the founder of Global Education Technology Inc., an education technology company based in California. His venture has connected over 40,000 students and 450 teachers globally, providing accessible and effective language learning opportunities for all.
Recently, Dr. Tuzel has focused his research on the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance learning. He has developed tools that support metacognition and critical thinking through personalized feedback, offering real-time, instant feedback for students and teachers. His research also explores how evolving social norms influence student behavior in AI-supported learning environments. Dr. Tuzel's Student and Teacher Feedback Tool utilizes AI-powered analytics to evaluate performance instantly, providing high-quality feedback that significantly contributes to the development of metacognitive and critical thinking skills in education.
Alongside his achievements as an education technology entrepreneur, Dr. Tuzel is a passionate media literacy educator and researcher. He seeks innovative ways to enhance critical thinking skills and digital competencies. His work leverages technology to help students better understand and critically evaluate media. With numerous academic publications focused on media literacy, he has shared his expertise with a wide audience. He has also conducted research on teacher motivations in media literacy education and the elimination of intercultural biases and stereotypes through social media. Dr. Tuzel led the first major study examining the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of teachers towards media literacy in autocratic societies.
Dr. Tuzel earned his Ph.D. with a dissertation on the integration of media literacy into language arts and technology education. His contributions have raised awareness about the importance of media literacy education and influenced policies in this field.