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RA’ED ABUZAINAH

E-Learning Designer, Online Learning Environment Designer, IT Professional, Training Professional
Deakin

Summary

I am an experienced Online Learning Designer and Educator with a strong record of designing and developing student-centered academic content across institutions including La Trobe University, Western Sydney University, Sultan Qaboos University, and The Australian Pacific College. I have successfully contributed to transform a higher education subject for different disciplines into online formats, guided by Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and aligned with academic integrity, quality standards and accessibility guidelines.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Online Learning Environment Designer

Western Sydney University
11.2024 - Current
  • Apply modular and blended learning approaches to subject design to ensure flexibility and adaptability in educational delivery.
  • Design and develop student-cantered online academic content using Articulate Rise 360.
  • Export eLearning modules into SCORM packages with a proper setting.
  • Create templates and build course sites for teaching subjects within the Blackboard LMS platform.
  • Ensure that all learning materials comply with academic standards, accessibility guidelines (WCAG), and copyright regulations.
  • Manage administrative tasks in Blackboard LMS, including subject creation, cloning, and configuration of grading centers for efficient assessment tracking and content management.
  • Manage content within LMS course sites, including uploading SCORM-compliant learning modules.
  • Building interactive learning contents, knowledge check and quizzes using H5P tools.
  • Integrate multimedia resources from various platforms into digital content while ensuring compliance with copyright regulations and visual quality standards.
  • Use advanced tools such as LaTeX to format mathematical and scientific equations and NUMBAS to develop interactive mathematical activities and exercises.
  • Utilising different digital tools and AI to enhance the learning outcomes.
  • Set up assessment submission points in Turnitin, configure settings, and implement rubric-based grading criteria.
  • Configure and maintain the Grade Centre, including grade mapping and alignment with assessment requirements.

Interactive Learning Content Developer

The Australian Pacific Collage
01.2024 - Current
  • Develop online assessments, including formative tasks such as quizzes and polls, and summative evaluations like final exams and capstone projects, ensuring alignment with course learning outcomes.
  • Design self-paced modules with embedded quizzes, interactive tutorials, and adaptive assessments that adjust to student progress, providing personalized learning experiences.
  • Utilise tools like H5P to create interactive activities, including drag-and-drop exercises and knowledge checks, and implement peer assessment processes to enhance engagement and critical evaluation.
  • Apply learning analytics to track student engagement, analyze performance data, and refine assessments to improve alignment with course objectives.
  • Ensure assessments meet Universal Design for Learning principles, maintaining inclusivity and alignment with institutional educational standards and outcomes.
  • Integrate assessments into Moodle LMS platform, conducting rigorous testing to ensure functionality, accessibility, and compatibility across devices.
  • Collaborate with the Learning Design Director and National Academic Manager to create engaging educational materials.

E- Learning Designer

La Trobe University
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assist in the design and development of an effective suite of Blended and online offerings.
  • Design, develop and implement effective and innovative online learning techniques and strategies to create a best practice online student experience within tight timeframes.
  • Manage the subject roll-over process.
  • Manage the conversion of existing online subjects into the new LMS Template.
  • Create learning experiences that are in line with quality standards, Higher education Pedagogy Principles and that are innovative, engaging, active and student-centered.
  • Collaborate with the broader online education services team around subject development scoping, deliverables and timeframes.
  • Partner with the multimedia team to create online learning-centred tools to deliver a best practice online student experience.

Training Professional - Center for Community service and Continuing Education

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2005 - 04.2021
  • Participated in the programs and activities implemented by the centre for students all segments of the community.
  • Participating in the development of training plans for different categories of candidates.
  • Analyzing and studying the training needs of learners and institutions in the public and private sectors.
  • Supervising the training programs during the various stages of implementation to ensure the provision of high quality service.
  • Analyzing and studying the training needs of stakeholders and institutions in the public and private sectors.
  • Participating in the organization and assessment of summer camp programs for schools’ pupils.
  • Create a regular reports, and statistical and financial analysis.
  • Following the corresponding and clients emails, communicate and negotiate learners and clients.
  • Training in the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) program.
  • Accredited Examiner from ICDL-GCC foundation to apply automated online exams.

Education

Bachelor's degree - computer engineering

Yarmouk University

Skills

  • H5P Interactive Tool
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS): Moodle and Blackboard
  • Digital tools: LaTex and NUMBAS
  • SCORM Packaging
  • Articulate Rise 360
  • Create online Knowledge check activities and assessments
  • Project and task management: JIRA and Teams planner
  • Online, Blended and Modular Learning
  • AI tools: Copilot, ChatGPT
  • Conducting training for groups and individuals
  • MS Office Applications
  • Online Collaboration Platforms: MS Teams and Zoom
  • SharePoint and Google Drive

Certification

ISO 9001 Quality Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor, The international Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA), A17038

Strengths

• Substantial ability to work with the team and multitasks working and time management.
• Problem solving, for example, I resolved a Turnitin submission error by adjusting rubric settings, clarified complex interdisciplinary topics for students in biology and anatomy courses, and fixed Grade Centre misconfigurations to align assessments accurately.
• Cross-functioning among team: Collaborating with academic staff, IT support, learning technologists, and administrative teams
• Familiar with Quality Management ISO standard requirements.
• Distinguished skills in engaging with the public from different cultures.
• Communication and presenting skill.
• Critical thinking and problems solving.
• Conducting face-to-face and online training courses.
• Interested in social and voluntary events.
• Analyse stakeholders’ needs and feedback.

Timeline

Online Learning Environment Designer

Western Sydney University
11.2024 - Current

Interactive Learning Content Developer

The Australian Pacific Collage
01.2024 - Current

E- Learning Designer

La Trobe University
09.2022 - 11.2023

Training Professional - Center for Community service and Continuing Education

Sultan Qaboos University
09.2005 - 04.2021

Bachelor's degree - computer engineering

Yarmouk University

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