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Basel Badran, Educational Technology Faculty

Basel Badran

Educational Technology Faculty·Higher Colleges of Technology

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, MS Information Communication Technology

Work experience

Total years of experience: 29 years, 7 months

Educational Technology Faculty

August 2014 - May 2015

Higher Colleges of Technology

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

August 2014 - May 2015

I'm now a faculty member in the education department after moving from the Foundations dept. I teach years 1, 2 & 3. My specialty are technology courses, but I also teach theory courses & teaching Math & Science courses. I also manage my student's "Teaching Practice" in schools. I once taught a photography course to 3rd year engineering students. I'm active with student life on campus & run a photography club, as well as MC college events. Off campus, I volunteer to give technology workshops to government school teachers.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Foundations Faculty

September 2007 - May 2013

Higher Colleges of Technology

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

September 2007 - May 2013

• Plan & execute iPad implementation strategy
• Author iPad learning materials & develop training tutorials
• Teach Computing, Math & Arabic courses
• Develop learning materials, print & online.
• Develop course curriculums.
• Assist the Department Chair in course allocations & other administrative duties
• Run Professional Development workshops
• Coordinate system wide assessment issues.
• Lead student Photography Club activities.
• Appear on TV interviews & shows to promote college.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

School Outreach Project Coordinator

September 2006 - August 2007

Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

September 2006 - August 2007

• Conduct a needs analysis survey for all partnership schools.
• Develop implementation strategies for all developmental phases of the project.
• Source school needs, place orders and follow up with suppliers.
• Draw-up detailed phase budgets and HR needs.
• Develop a working relationship with the schools principals, the Education Zone and the Ministry of Education.
• Establish contacts with possible sponsors and raise funds for the project.
• Oversee implementation of project phases.
• Maintain project records and documentation.
• Conduct and provide professional development opportunities for project schools.
• Promote the use and application of technology in partnership schools.
• Establish & equip 4 “Smart Classrooms” one in each school.
• Maintain good media coverage for all project activities.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Online Learning Coordinator

July 1997 - August 2006

Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

July 1997 - August 2006

• Maintain content materials database & data entry.
• Support SWC Portal & provide PD for faculty & students.
• Develop & manage online tests.
• Manage the Online Learning Zone (88 PCs).
• Develop, maintain, publish online & print activities
• Assist & support faculty in the development of online courses.
• Facilitate student online learning & provide local & remote assistance.
• Promote the use of Internet resources
• Promote the use & authoring of Computer Assisted Learning software (CAL).
• Conduct professional development workshops for faculty.
• Liaise & coordinate online learning projects with other HCT colleges.
• Assist in developing a college online strategy & instructional design standards.
• Support WebCT users & provide

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

English Teacher

September 1995 - July 1996

Al Ain Men's Higher College of Technology

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

September 1995 - July 1996

Taught English language to Certificate Diploma students.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Teaching Technician

September 1989 - July 1995

Al Ain Men's Higher College of Technology

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

September 1989 - July 1995

Managed the college Learning Resource Centre from start up.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Administration

Sales Representative and Customer Relations

August 1988 - October 1989

Jordan Book Centre

Amman, Jordan

August 1988 - October 1989

Coordinating textbook orders from schools & universties

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing
Job role:
Marketing and PR

Assistant Arts and Examinations Officer

October 1985 - September 1988

The British Council

Amman, Jordan

October 1985 - September 1988

- Design the monthly cultural projram
- Organize cultural & musical events
- Organise exhibitions
- Manage the video library
- Organize exams

Company industry:
Media Production
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

English Teacher Recruit

September 1983 - September 1985

Jordan Armed Forces

Amman, Jordan

September 1983 - September 1985

Teaching English to army cadets

Company industry:
Military & Defense
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

British University in Dubai UAE

January 2009

January 2009

Master's degree, MS Information Communication Technology

United Arab Emirates

2007 - 2009 British University in Dubai UAE/UK Masters in Education Information Communication Technology

Cambridge University UK

January 1995

January 1995

Diploma, CELTA

United Kingdom

1994 - 1995 Cambridge University UK CELTA Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults

Jordan University

June 1983

June 1983

Bachelor's degree, English literature

Jordan

Skills

Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Faculty Development
Expert
Faculty Development
Expert
Event Management
Expert
Event Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Photography
Expert
Photography
Expert
AUDIO VISUAL
Intermediate
AUDIO VISUAL
Intermediate
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Beginner
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Beginner
MS OFFICE
Expert
MS OFFICE
Expert
TRAINING
Expert
TRAINING
Expert
Training
Expert
Training
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Faculty Development
Expert
Faculty Development
Expert
Event Management
Expert
Event Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Project Management
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Ministry of Education IT curriculum team for all grades

Member

May 2004

UAE IT Education Challenge winning team of SWC

Member

January 2004

HCT Media Streaming Committee

Member

September 2009

Jordanian Social Club, Dubai

Vice President

January 2006

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Developing Self Access Materials for English Language Learning
British Council
Apr 1999 - Apr 1999
The Role of Technology in English Language Teaching
British Council
Mar 2002 - Mar 2002

Recommendations

Max Gallo

May 2013

May 2013

Manager Quality and Compliance KM and e-learning projectsColleague

Working with Basel was always a pleasure. Basel is insightful, knowledgeable and always willing to undertake new projects with plenty of energy. He has an eye for detail while also looking at the bigger picture.