Areas of Expertise
Information and Educational Technology; AI in education; Innovative Learning Technology; Digital Transformation in Higher Education; Instructional Design; Faculty Technology Development; 21st Century Skills in Education; Pedagogy; Andragogy; Curriculum Development and Educational Research.
Education
- Present Pursuing PhD Researcher in Computing and Information Sciences, University of Bahrain
- 2022 Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Advance HE, UK
- 2022 Professional development certificate, Harvard Graduate School of Education, USA
- 2015 Master in Distance Teaching and Training (First Honor), Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain,
- 2004 Bachelor in Educational & Information Technology, University of Bahrain
Biography
Faculty member specializing in educational and information technology with extensive experience in digital instructional design, innovative digital teaching methodologies, and curriculum development aimed at cultivating cutting-edge learning environments for student success in the digital era. She served as Head of the E-Learning section at the Bahrain Teachers College, and established the E-Learning Department at the Arab Open University in Bahrain, where she drove forward initiatives in the field of digital learning and technology integration. Chaired and participated in several academic and administrative committees focused on educational and information technology. Contributed through research papers and presentations in academic journals and conferences.
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Publications & Presentations
- Alshaer, F. (2023, Feb 5). The need for more technology integration in higher education to empower students with 21 century skills [Article]. Issue 6266, Al-Watan Newspaper, Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Alshaer, F. (2023, March 13). AI Intelligent Tutoring Systems [Keynote presentation]. AI conference-MOE. Bahrain
- Alshaer, F. (2023, April 4). Supporting students` independent reading practice in MS Teams though using “Reading Progress Tool” [Webinar]. BTC
- Alshaer, F. (2022, March 20). Using thinking design model to investigate University Students Gains & Losses of online distance learning during the pandemic. Abdelrahman Kanoo Cultural Centre
- Alshaer, F. (2021, June29). Design thinking: A solution-based model to solving challenges of teaching and working online [Webinar]. BTC Online technology professional development webinar series.
- Alshaer, F. (2020, September 8). Using SWAY for online collaborative work. BTC Online Teaching & Learning Tips & Strategies Seminar Series [Webinar]. University of Bahrain
- Alshaer, F. (2020, June 23). 6 Ps for successful online course delivery. Innovative Practice in the Time of COVID 19 [Webinar]. University of Bahrain
- Alshaer, F. (2020, June 7). Is it the time to terminate the use of LMSs? [Article]. Issue 5293, Al-Watan Newspaper, Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Alshaer, F. (2020, April 23). The integration of technology in higher education at BTC during covid-19 pandemic [Radio interview]. Radio Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Malik, N., Al Shaer, F., & Arora, B. (2019). A Web-enhanced Course in Foundation Program at Bahrain Teachers College: A Case Study. KnE Social Sciences, 3(24), 48–59.
- Alshaer, F. (2019, Dec 23) Microsoft Teams for Productivity & enriched communication [Workshop]. Educational Leadership Program First Semester Workshops, Bahrain Teachers college.
- Alshaer, F. (2019, Sep) Interactive Learning Strategies [Workshop]. The College of Law, University of Bahrain
- Alshaer, F. (2017, March). Six P`s for Designing Blended Faculty TPD Learning Communities in Higher Education. Innovation Arabia Conference. Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Dubai, U.A.E.
- Alshaer, F. (2015, May). Does Distributed Cognition Work for Designing Faculty Technology Professional Development Training?. King Hamad Chair Symposium: International Personal learning experiences, Arabian Gulf university, Bahrain
