Chynara Turatbek kyzy is the Senior Educational Developer at the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) at the University of Central Asia. Since 2022, she has worked in the field of instructional design, supporting faculty and programmes in creating engaging, and student-centred online learning experiences.
At CTLT, Chynara works on the design and implementation of online and e-learning solutions for faculty development and for improving the overall learning experience of UCA students. Her work focuses on the integration of digital tools in teaching and assessment, as well as the development of professional development initiatives for instructors, including workshops, consultations, and online resources on evidence-based teaching practices.
She holds an M.S. in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation from Syracuse University, USA (2024–2025), and an M.A. in International Cooperation Policy from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan (2013–2015).
Her professional interests include online and e-learning, meaningful learning experience design, and building capacity for high-quality teaching in developing and transition contexts.
