2014-present
Indiana University—Bloomington, IN
Ph.D. Student, Instructional Systems Technology
Minor: Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction design
August 2012
Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
MSc. Instructional Design, Development, and Evaluation
February 1995
Tripoli University (Al-Fateh University), Tripoli, Libya
B.Sc., Physics Science
Graduate Assistant, Indiana University
2014- Present
Support distance adjunct instructors in Instructional Systems Technology. Manage updates and news on the IST department web site
Lecturer, An-Najah National University
Fall 2013 an Spring 2014
I taught Computer in Education in two semesters for undergaraduate students. The course was divided into: Practical applications lectures were in computer lab. students learned about using various applications such as : Power Point, Mind Mapper 2008, Windows Movie Maker, Photo Story 3 for Windows. (Course Syllabus)
Research Assistant, Syracuse University
March- December, 2012
Aid in the development of learning activities and assessment / evaluation resources for two online courses under development, support literature review activities on the instructional design principles being used within these courses, and collaborate on written project and research reports from evaluation and research data being collected from these courses. PDF
Instructional Design Consultant, Alaws Network for E-learning and Distance Training
2006 - 2014
Designs and develops instructional material for teaching and training courses that support teachers to master basic skills in e-learning projects. Designing interactive and engaging modules with multimedia software such as videos, learning games. Utilizing multimedia technology and authoring tools for designing and developing online materials such as Adobe Flash, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline, and Course Lab. Developing storyboards, scripts, course content including e-learning courseware, software simulations and blended earning, job aids, learner guides and learner directions.
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Instructional Designer & Developer, E-Learning Curriculum in Palestinian Primary and Secondary Education Project
July 2013 - July 2014
Working on the m- learning track in this project. My tasks were producing learning objects by using two tools: Scratch 1.4 for designing educational games and Google App Inventor for Android. Working on developing training material and job aids on using these tools.
Interactive Smart Board Trainer, Ministry of Education & Higher Education, Teacher Education Improvement Project (TEIP)
Summer 2013
Designed training material in Arabic Language (Hard and Soft copies) including tutorial video about best practices' methods of the smart board full utilization in the learning process. Designed assessments and evaluated the trainees.
Instructional Designer and Developer, Amjad Organization, Non- profit Organization
Sept. 2012- Dec. 2013
Designed, implemented and developed two interactive online courses for teaching English Language by using Adobe Captivate based on storyboard and script provided by the client. These courses were for training teachers on designing e-content by using Articulate Storyline and Course Lab Software.
Manager of Online Training and Development (Part time Job), Cultural Forum Society
2010-2013
Provide training and documentation to both teachers and staff for new technology such as WizIq and Electa Live Classroom. Designed and authored Mastering Online Course Development, an online course for teachers developing an online course for the first time, and Mastering Online Facilitation, a two-week online course required for new online facilitators. Designed and developed faculty and student WebCT reference manuals, as well as orientation for new online students. Writing reference guides, facilitator guides, workbooks, and job aids. PDF
Manager of the Educational Resources Center- Educational Technology department, Ministry of Education & Higher Education
2001-2011
Provided schools with educational equipment, educational aids, supervised designing online courses for K-12 & Higher Education, designed and developed training materials. Training based on several tools such as LMS (Moodle), face to face, and blended training.
Training Staff, Faculty, and Teachers
2009- 2013
Workshops for training outside Palestine: Bahrain, Oman, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia
Designed, implemented, developed training materials and job aids on various topics. Designed assessments and implemented training on sideline of International Conferences, which were held in different countries. These workshops are:
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Writing Storyboard for Designing Online Courses. PDF
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Adobe Creative Cloud. PDF
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Designing Online courses by using Articulate Storyline (Video files), Adobe Captivate and Course Lab Software. PDF
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Workshops in Palestine for training teachers on (2006-2013)
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Traditional Games in Education ( Activities). PDF
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Interactive Smart Board Trainer
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Designing Online courses by using Articulate Storyline and Course Lab Software. PDF
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Adobe Creative Cloud. PDF
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Designing Educational Aids
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New Strategies in Teaching & Learning: Active Learning, Problem Solving
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Using open-source systems (LAMS, Moodle) in their Schools on LAN and Online.
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Using Virtual classroom for teaching students.
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Using Adobe Flash in designing Learning Objects.
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Using Computer in preparing teaching aids (PowerPoint, Adobe Flash).
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Using Adobe Captivate to produce video tutorial as training materials: Moodle, Virtual classroom, Adobe Flash.
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Using Web 2.0 to enhance learning process in science.
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Employing YouTube in teaching science and languages.
Online Teacher, Alaws Network for E-learning and Distance Training
2008-2009
Taught Physics to secondary school students by using Electa and WizIQ. Developed and delivered educational activities and examinations via these tools.
Curriculum Vite PDF
Education
Experience
Journal Publications
Peer Reviewed
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Kwon, K., Shin, S., Brush, T. A., Glazewski, K. D., Edelberg, T., Park, S. J., ... & Alangari, H. (2017). Inquiry learning behaviors captured through screencasts in problem-based learning. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-17.
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Boling, E., Alangari, H., Hajdu, I. M., Guo, M., Gyabak, K., Khlaif, Z., ... & Bae, H. (2017). Core judgments of instructional designers in practice. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 30(3), 199-219.
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Khlaif, Z., Nadiruzzaman, H., & Kwon, K. (2017). Types of Interaction in Online Discussion Forums: A Case Study. Journal of Educational Issues, 3(1), 155-169. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5296/jei.v3i1.10975
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Khlaif, Z. N. (2017). Factors Influencing Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Mobile Technology Integration in K-12. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 1-15. doi:10.1007/s10758-017-9311-6
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Khlaif, Z., and Itmazi, J. (2013) New Paradigms of e-learning in Palestine to Promote Learning Process: A Case Study of Alaws Educational Network (Arabic) . The Communications of the ACS Journal, Vol. 6, No. 1, August 2013. PDF
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Shraim, K. and Khlaif, Z. (2010) An e-learning approach to secondary education in Palestine: opportunities and challenges. Information Technology for Development, 16(3), 159-173. PDF
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Shraim, K., & Khlaif, Z. (2010, February). Students' Readiness Towards E-learning. A case study of Virtual Classrooms for secondary education in Palestine. In The 3rd Annual Forum on e-learning Excellence in the Middle East. Dubai (pp. 1-4).
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Khlaif, Z (2010) Students’ Readiness Towards E-learning. A case study of Virtual Classrooms for secondary education in Palestine. The International Journal of Excellence in e-Learning forthcoming. PDF
Manuscripts In Progress
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Submitted or In Review
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Teachers’ Perceptions of Factors Affecting their Adoption and Acceptance of Mobile Technology in K-12 Settings
Journal of Research on Technology in Education
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Core Judgments of Instructional Designers in Practice
Performance Improvement Quarterly Journal
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Editing or Drafting
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Conference Proceedings
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Conference Papers
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Khlaif, Z., & Boling, E. (2016). (Accepted) Teachers’ Perceptions of Factors Affecting their Adoption and Acceptance of Mobile Technologies in K-12 Settings. Association for Educational Communications & Technology (AECT): Las Vegas, Nevada, October 17-21, 2016
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Kwon, K., Shin, S., Khalif, Z., Nadiruzzaman, H., Park, S., Edelberg, T., Brush, T. A., & Alangari H. A. (2016). Screen-casting inquiry behaviors: What can we see through students’ mobile devices? Presented at the Annual Conference of the Korean-American Educational Research Association (KAERA). Washington D.C.
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Khlaif, Z., Nadir, H. & Kyungbin, K. An Analysis of Participation and Interaction Patterns in Online Learning Community: A Case Study. American Educational Research Association (AERA): Washington, D.C., April 8 -12, 2016
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Boling, E., Alangari, H., Brown, O., Demiral-Uzan, M., Faulkner, R., Gyabak, K., Hajdu, I., Khlaif, Z., Kizilboga, R ., Tomita, K. & Guo, M. Core Judgment: An empirical investigation into the implicit philosophical orientat ion of practicing instructional designers. American Educational Research Association (AERA): Washington, D.C., April 8 -12, 2016
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Khlaif, Z (2013) The Potential of Using Mobile Learning in Palestine to Improve the Learning Process: A Case Study. The Second International Conference of the Omani Society for Educational Technology 2013, March 26 – 27, 2013. Muscat – Oman. PDF
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Khlaif, Z (2013) A Heuristic ISD Model for Designing Online Courses for Higher Education in Palestine. The Third International Conference: e- Learning: From Practice to Performance. Feb 4-7, 2013, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. PDF
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Khlaif, Z ( 2011 ) Evaluation the Experience of Using Virtual classrooms in Teaching Secondary Students in Palestine, The 2nd International E- Learning and Distance Learning, Al- Riyadh, Feb. 21-23 ,2011. PDF
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Khlaif, Z (2010) Using Virtual Classroom for Distance Training in Palestine, International Conference foe E- Goverment 2010, June 1 - 6, 2010, Tripoli, Libya. PDF
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Khlaif, Z ( 2010) Application Methods of E-Learning in Palestine to Promote the Learning Process, The First International Conference of the Omani Society for Educational Technology 2010, Muscat – Oman , December 6-8, 2010. PDF
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Khlaif, Z (2010) Students’ Readiness Towards E-learning: A case study of Virtual Classrooms for secondary education in Palestine. The 3rd Annual Forum on e-learning Excellence in the Middle East. Dubai. 1-4 Feb 2010. PDF
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Khlaif, Z (2009) Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Using ICT in Teaching Mathematics In Qalqilia District. The Educational Process in the 21th Century – reality and challenges, An-Najah University, Nablus, Palestine, Oct.17-18,2009. PDF
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Khlaif, Z (2001) Using Computer and Its Accessories In preparing Educational Aids. The Educational Process in The Internet Age, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine, May 9-10 , 2001. PDF
Reviewing
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2015- Present, Reviewer for Journal of Computing in Higher Education (JCHE). PDF
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2015- Present, Reviewer for Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Learning. PDF
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2016 - Reviewer for IST Conference
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2017- Reviewer for AECT Convention, Distance Learning Division
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2016 - Reviewer for AECT Convention, Distance Learning Division, Design & Development Showcase, Design & Development Division
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Programm Committee (PC) eCONF 2015: The 5th e-learning Conference and Informed Technology 2015. The Conference will be Oct. 5- 8, 2015 in Kindom of Bahrain, University of Bahrain.
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Program committee (PC) of TICET 2013 & 2012 – The First and the Second International Conference on Technologies of Information and Communication in Education and Training. The conference held on May 7-10, 2012 in Tunisia, and on Nov. 4-6, 2013.
Community Service
Professional Affiliations
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American Educational Research Association (AERA)
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Interaction Design Foundation (IDF)
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Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Awards
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Scholarship to get MS degree at Syracuse University from USAID, 2011.
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The best paper Award – The 3rd Annual Forum on e-learning Excellence in the Middle East. Dubai 2010.
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The Creative Teacher Award – Ministry of Education, 2008.
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Getting fund from social community in Qalqilia to support using Virtual classroom in teaching secondary students 2009.
Professional Service