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Barnabas Sahayam

Learning Experience Designer

Credentials: MInfmSystems, PGDipIT, PGDipTT, PGDipRE, BSc (S.Pac), DipTT (FNU)

Phone: 323 1877

Email: barnabas.sahayam@usp.ac.fj

Biography

Barnabas Sahayam is a Learning Experience Designer at the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL). He has 20 years of extensive experience in higher education, serving as a Facilitator, Education Technologist, and Learning Experience Designer. His work involves collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to create high-quality print, blended and online courses using innovative learning technologies.

Barnabas holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems, Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Teaching, Information Technology (Information Systems) and Renewable Energy, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Information Systems. He has also attained a Certificate in Applying the Quality Matter Rubric and a Certificate in Peer Reviewer Course from Quality Matters (QM), USA. His interests are in the areas of learning experience design, STEM Education and online learning technologies.

Publications:

Presentations:

  • Hussein, M.J., Chand, R., Devi, M., Sahayam, B., & Sharma, S. (2024, February). Transforming Educational Landscapes: Insights into Cultural Diversity and Inclusion. Paper presented at the 2024 International Conference on Innovation and Sustainability in Business Development (ISBD), the University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
  • Lata, R., & Sahayam, B. (2024, November 26-27). Exploring Experiences of Using ‘Discussion Forum’ as a Teaching, Learning and Communication Tool: A Case Study at the University of the South Pacific. Paper presented at the 2024 MoodleMoot AU, Melbourne, Australia.

Conferences:

  • Hussein, M.J., Chand, R., Devi, M., Sahayam, B., & Sharma, S. (2024, February). Transforming Educational Landscapes: Insights into Cultural Diversity and Inclusion. Paper presented at the 2024 International Conference on Innovation and Sustainability in Business Development (ISBD), the University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

 

Projects & Working Groups:

• Mahara ePortfolio
• Online Exam Proctoring
• USP Conferencing Group (Zoom and Webex)
• E-Assessment Toolkit working group
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) working group
• Teacher Training Mentor for Science for “Development of the e-Learning Resources and Teacher Capacity in Fiji” consultancy for the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Enhancing Stem Education: Integrating OER and Technology for Effective Learning workshop for Fiji Ministry of Education STEM teachers.
• Learning management system for the Oceania Sport Education Programme (OSEP) for the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC)

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