About Me

 Introduction 

My educational adventure began in France, where I embarked in my college studies. However, my quest for knowledge eventually brought me back to Lebanon, were I obtained my bachelor's degree in general sciences from the esteemed University of Balamand in 2014. This pivotal moment laid the foundation for my passion in education and ignited my desire to make a meaningful impact on student's lives. 

In July 2015, I graduated once again, this time I got my teaching diploma specializing in teaching sciences from the department of Education. During this same year, I stepped into the realm of teaching, joining a private catholic school. Over the course of the 2014-2015 school year, I embraces the roles of an educator, teaching french and math to students in grades 1,2 and 3. 

At the end of the school year, I got an offer to another private school. This pursuit let me to collaborate with a distinguished curriculim developer in the Middle East. Working alongside experts as herself in education, I delved deeper into crafting effective teaching methologies that resonated with students, fostering a dynamic and engaging environment. 

In 2017, I returned to school to pursue a master's degree in Educational Technology at the same university. By 2022, I proudly emerged from this chapter of my life with a master's degree and equiped with newly developped skills to serve into the 21st century, specializing in e-learning; an area that perfectly aligned with my passion for merging education and technology seamlessly.

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought challenges to the world of education. I got a chance to began working in integrating Information and communication Technology (ICT) into the learning process. Collaborating with subject matter experts, I managed the implementation of Microsoft Teams platform with absolutely no skills in IT, a tool that bridged the gap between virtual classrooms and impactful learning. 

Currently, my journey has brought me to the role Learning Designer Coordinator in a prestigious private school. 

Through this blog, I hope to share insights, experiences, and discoveries from my rich journeu in the field of education, technology and learning design. Join me as we explore the ever-evolving landscape of education and the boundless opportunities ir offers. 


Buplished Article

El-Soufi, A., Karam, A. (2019 – à paraître). Formation à distance : Ludification de
l’apprentissage par intégration pédagogique des jeux numériques. Actes du Colloque
interuniversitaire et international « Le numérique dans les modèles éducatifs : réalités, défis et
perspectives », Université libanaise, Université de Saint-Esprit de Kaslik (USEK) et Université
Al Jinan, Liban, 3 - 5 avril 2019.


Conference

El-Soufi, A., Karam, A. (2019). Ludification de l’apprentissage par intégration pédagogique
des jeux numériques. Colloque interuniversitaire et international « Le numérique dans les

modèles éducatifs : réalités, défis et perspectives », Université libanaise, Université de Saint-
Esprit de Kaslik (USEK) et Université Al Jinan, Liban, 3 - 5 avril 2019.


Project

El-Soufi, Aïda (sous la direction de) (2019). La citadelle de Tripoli – Qalaat Sanjil, dossier
pédagogique, ouvrage collectif, Université de Balamand (UOB), Agence universitaire de la
francophonie (AUF) – Liban.


Workshops to train Teachers

  • ICT integration | Teacher training within private school sector | Ecole Nationale Grecque
orthodoxe – Tripoli Zahrieh | 2019 – Present | Amal Karam
  • Educational technologies | Simulation educational games | University of Balamand | 8
FEB 2019 – Amal Karam
  • Educational technologies | ICT integration in Classroom | Sanad Center & Anera | 19 &
21 DEC 2022 – Amal Karam

Trainings

  • How to edit your videos | Udemy courses | 12 JAN 2022
  • Welcome 2022: Top 5 digital citizenship trends to get ready for | Edweb | 8 DEC 2021
  • Power point tips and tricks | LinkedIn courses | 4 DEC 2022
  • Power point 365 for educators | LinkedIn courses | 30 NOV 2021
  • Power Point 2021 essential training (office 2021) | LinkedIn courses | 29 NOV 2021
  • Designing a presentation | LinkedIn courses | 29 NOV 2021Power Point essential training (Office 365/Microsoft 365) | LinkedIn courses | 28 NOV 2021
  • Measuring learning effectiveness | LinkedIn courses | 25 NOV 2021
  • Become an instructional designer | LinkedIn courses | 25 NOV 2021
  • Agile Instructional Design | LinkedIn courses | 25 NOV 2021
  • Instructional Design: Working with SMEs | LinkedIn courses | 24 NOV 2021
  • Instructional Design: Adult Learners | LinkedIn courses | 22 NOV 2021
  • Instructional Design: Needs analysis | LinkedIn courses | 22 NOV 2021
  • Instructional Design: Story boarding | LinkedIn courses | 22 NOV 2022
  • Instructional design essentials: Models of ID | LinkedIn courses | 21 NOV 2021
  • Which tech tools are you bringing to in-person learning | Edweb | 12 MAY 2021
  • 1st Institut d'été en Technologies éducatives | Université de Balamand | 3 et 4 JUIL 2019
  • Innovation en éducation | Université de Balamand | 3 MAI 2019
  • Outils numériques pour débuter en classe inversée | Université Saint Joseph | 16 MAR 2019
  • Approche interdisciplinaire dans l’enseignement-apprentissage | Université de Balamand | 23 MAR 2018
  • Élaboration du dossier pédagogique en langue française « La citadelle de Tripoli - Qalaat Sanjil » | Université de Balamand | 30 heures | 12 OCT jusqu’à 11 DEC 2018
  • L’intégration du numérique dans l’enseignement | Direction générale Moyen-Orient de l’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie / Université de Technologie et des Sciences Appliquées Libano-Française | 19 et 20 NOV 2018
  • Comment donner envie de lire aux jeunes ? | Université de Balamand (Collaboration avec l’institut Français et l’ambassade de France au Liban) | 9 NOV 2018
  • Les pratiques réflexives et l’Autoévaluation dans une perspective de développement professionnel au supérieur | L’ADMEE-Section Liban / Université de Balamand | 5 et 6 JUIL 2018
  • Enseigner et apprendre par les méthodes actives, la classe inversée | Université de Balamand | 24 MAR 2017
  • L’apprentissage basé sur la recherche | International College | 13 FEV 2016
  • Évaluation à l’aide du portfolio électronique | Université de Balamand | MAR 2015
  • Évaluer la compréhension de l’écrit au primaire | Université Saint Joseph Beyrouth | FEV 2015

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