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Mohammed Hussein

Learning Experience Designer / Acting Head Learning Experience Design and Development

Credentials: MInfmSystems, PGDipIT, BCom, TAE (S.Pac), PGDipEdu (UniFiji)

Phone: 323 2709

Email: mohammed.hussein@usp.ac.fj

Biography

Mohammed Hussein is a Learning Experience Designer at the Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL). Where he has dedicated 20 years to advancing online and blended education across the Pacific. He designs accessible and engaging learning experiences that integrate technology with effective teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of Pacific Island students.

Mohammed holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems, a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (Information Systems), a Bachelor of Commerce, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from the University of the South Pacific (USP), for which he received the Most Outstanding Student Award.

He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Fiji, where he was awarded a Gold Medal and the prize for the Most Outstanding Student in the programme. He has completed certifications in Applying the Quality Matters Rubric and the Peer Reviewer Coursefrom Quality Matters (QM), USA.

Mohammed is a keen researcher and has published several articles. His research interests lie in learning experience design, digital learning technologies, and online assessment.

Publications:

Presentations:

  • Chand, R., & Hussein, M. J. (2024, August 26-28). Insight into the challenges of implementing e-Proctoring exams at a regional university during COVID-19. Paper presented at the 2024 Flexible Learning Association (FLANZ) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
    Okinda, R., Chand, R., & Hussein, M. J. (2024, August 26-28). Professional Development in TVET: The TVET Toolkit as a Resource for Practitioners in the Pacific. Paper presented at the 2024 Flexible Learning Association (FLANZ) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
  • 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.
  • Chand, R., & Hussein, M. J. (2022, September). e-Proctoring exams at a regional university during COVID-19: Understanding the challenges. Paper presented at the 2022 Tenth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF10), Calgary, Canada.
  • Kumar, K., Lesuma-Fatiaki, A., Namositava, N., Varea, E., Hussein, M. J., & Yusuf, J. (2021). Planning and Design of Online Peer Assessment Professional Development Training in Higher Education. IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology & Education (TALE).
  • Hussein, M. J. & Naidu, S. (2020, May 13). Online Exam Proctoring. Centre for Flexible Learning (CFL) Webinar Series, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
  • Hussein, M. J. (2019). Online Examination Proctoring. Presented at TED Futures Seminar, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji.
  • Hussein, M. J., & Hazelman, V. (2018, April 9-11). Tracking course design and delivery: using a home-grown project management tool in flexible learning. Paper presented at the 2018 Flexible Learning Association (FLANZ) Conference, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
  • Kanas, J., Prabhakar, P., & Hussein, M. J. (2016, September 27-29). Thinking “Quality” in Online Courses at the University of the South Pacific. Paper presented at the 2016 MoodleMoot AU, Perth, Australia.

Projects & Working Groups:

  • Project Lead – Online Examination Proctoring
  • e-Assessment Toolkit working group
  • H5P interactive video working group
  • Consultant – TVET Professional Development Toolkit (Commonwealth of Learning)

Professional Membership: