Design Thinking and Innovation in Education

Design thinking creates real impact when it is integrated with measurable learning outcomes, technology, and institutional culture. DK Academy designs and implements end-to-end programs for schools and organizations that include AI literacy, project-based learning, TÜBİTAK/TEKNOFEST mentorship, and teacher professional development: needs analysis → program design → implementation → evaluation → sustainability.

For companies, design-driven innovation is an opportunity to deepen customer insight, accelerate product and service development cycles, and strengthen team collaboration. In addition to the education sector, we also conduct corporate workshops, hackathon/ideathon moderations, and AI awareness programs.

  • DK ACADEMY EDUCATION, CONSULTANCY, INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY INC.
  • 📍Emniyet Evleri Mah., Eski Büyükdere Cad. Sapphire No:1/1/B04, Kağıthane / Istanbul
  • 📞 +90 506 919 31 62 ✉️ info@dkakademi.com

Our Previous Workshops

A selection from our workshops held across Türkiye. Swipe to explore.

Our Work

From AI-integrated school curricula and teacher development programs to TÜBİTAK/TEKNOFEST project consultancy and corporate innovation workshops.

About Us

Our Founder: Educational Sciences Specialist Dinçer Kayalı

After completing his undergraduate studies in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, Dinçer Kayalı earned his master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. He founded DK Academy to focus on innovation and program development in education, combining academic expertise with practical implementation.

Our Areas of Expertise

  • Design thinking, assessment and evaluation, and curriculum development
  • AI literacy, data literacy, and AI-based content creation
  • Drone/robotics, 3D modeling, and digital storytelling
  • Teacher development programs and PD (Professional Development) planning

Vision • Mission • Goals

To build sustainable learning ecosystems that empower students as creators, strengthen teachers as leaders, and transform institutions into data-driven, learning organizations. We design measurable-impact programs by integrating design thinking approaches with artificial intelligence.

  • Research articles and conference papers published in peer-reviewed journals: design thinking, AI literacy, digital storytelling, teacher professional development, and assessment & evaluation.
  • Book chapters and applied research reports.
  • National and international conference papers, field applications, and impact analyses.
  • Teacher PD Programs: AI and data literacy, project-based learning, and assessment methods.
  • In-School Curriculum: artificial intelligence, robotics & coding, 3D modeling, and digital storytelling.
  • Parent Seminars: academic success strategies, exam systems, stress management, and future professions with AI integration.
  • Corporate Training: design-driven innovation, teamwork, and deepening customer insights.
  • TÜBİTAK / TEKNOFEST mentorship and project consultancy (idea → prototype → presentation).
  • 4007 Science Festivals and thematic workshop design.
  • Corporate Workshops (innovation, ideathon/hackathon facilitation, AI awareness).
  • Living Labs & competitions including jury and moderation roles.
  • Educational program design, assessment & evaluation, and learning analytics.
  • Certified drone instructor (SHGM), TBF referee, and STEM/EdTech volunteer work.
  • Jury and mentorship experience in TEKNOFEST and similar national competitions.
  • Prof. Dr. Bilal Duman
  • Prof. Dr. Ümit Şahbaz
  • Dr. Muhammed Serhat Semercioğlu

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