DR. NORHARYANTI BINTI MOHSIN

Dr. Norharyanti Mohsin, is currently a senior lecturer attached with Curriculum and Instructional Technology Department, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya with majoring in instructional design and technology, digital instruction and smart learning. A dedicated and passionate educator with over 10 years of experience in academic administration and 2 years in teaching. Being awarded SLAB scheme in 2018, she manage to achieve GOT in her doctoral degree programme from Universiti Malaya. Committed to fostering an instructional technology and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Skilled in designing and implementing engaging instructional activities through micro-credential course aligned with educational standards and tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners. Proficient in integrating technology into instruction to enhance student engagement and facilitate active learning experiences. A collaborative leader in managing research grant with a proven track record of building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and stakeholders to promote a culture of continuous improvement and student success. Appointed as one of the taskforce members for Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) project to evaluate blended-learning approach in higher education institution specifically in Universiti Malaya. With a firm belief in the transformative power of education, eager to inspire and empower academicians to actively integrate technology into teaching activities to attract the next generation of learners to become critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, and lifelong learners. Besides, she also being appointed as Program Coordinator for Master in Education (Curriculum Development) program (2023-2025) to monitor and assist faculty in managing necessary matters. Currently, she seeks opportunities to do research in instructional technology, technology enhanced learning, smart and digital learning, technology addiction, microlearning and digital instruction in TVET.

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DR. DOROTHY DEWITT

Dr. Dorothy DeWitt is currently an Associate Researcher and a retired Associate Professor in the Curriculum and Instructional Technology Department, University Malaya. She is also an Adjunt Professor at Open University Malaysia. She is an alumnus of the Endeavour Executive Fellowship from the government of Australia. She was formerly with the Educational Technology Division (ETD), Ministry of Education, Malaysia, where she was involved in the Smart School Pilot Project in change management and managing the development of digital materials during the project. In addition, she was involved in the research, management and promotion of innovation in instruction. Her current interests are in instructional design, new pedagogies and technologies for knowledge management, collaborative mobile learning and problem solving. Her publications include academic articles in ISI-ranked publications and journals such as Journal of Educational Technology and Society (ETS), Eurasian Journal of Mathematics, Science and Educational Technology (EJMSET), and Educational Technology Research & Development (ETR&D), and many other Scopus-ranked publications. She has published books on technology-enhanced learning, blended learning, problem-solving for transformative learning, collaborative mobile learning and developmental research. She has been involved in research in collaborative and mobile learning since 2007, and is looking at designs of instructional systems that encourage problem-solving, communication and collaboration using cognitive tools and technologies for schools, higher education and training. As principal investigator, she has been awarded external grants (FRGS) as well as internal grants (RU grant and UMRG) in projects related to technology and problem-solving for instruction. She has also been involved as co-researcher in many other projects related to technology use. Her PhD thesis explored the possibility of collaborative learning using mobile technologies for a mobile learner to enable learning to occur anywhere and at any time; using the collaborative mLearning framework.  She was appointed as consultant in projects related to curriculum acceptance, 21st century learning, and has been involved in training programs for technology pedagogical content knowledge at Academic Enhancement & Leadership Development Centre, University Malaya, as well as many workshops and training programs in 21st century learning, blended learning and online pedagogies, both locally and internationally. Recently, she has expanded her expertise to mixed realities in education.  She has won awards in teaching innovations both at the national and international level. Her team won the Best Immersive Learning Showcase at iLRN2020 (International). She was awarded the University Malaya Excellence Award for Innovative E-Learning in 2018 and is also a reviewer and editorial board member of several ISI journals, and chief editor of TEMPAWAN, a Malaysian peer-reviewed research journal.    

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RECENT PUBLICATION

  • Islam, Ameena; Md Syed, Md Azalanshah (2026). Journalistic Professionalism in a Time of Paradoxes: ntv Online and "alternative Voice" in Bangladesh. Journalism Practice


  • Adams, Donnie; Sothinathan, Jayanti S.; Radzi, Norfariza Mohd (2026). Science Mapping The Evolution of Middle Leadership Research, 2002-2023. Educational Management Administration & Leadership


  • Azahari, Ahmad Fikri Azfar Ahmad; Naim, Wan Naimah Wan Ab; Sari, Nor Ashikin Md; Lim, Einly; Mokhtarudin, Mohd Jamil Mohamed (2026). Advancement in Computational Simulation and Validation of Congenital Heart Disease: a Review. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering


  • Furuoka, Fumitaka; Gil-Alana, Luis; Yaya, OlaOluwa S.; Vo, Xuan Vinh (2026). Convergence of Gender Unemployment Gaps in Africa: New Evidence from Fourier Adf and Kpss Unit Root Tests With Break. Applied Economics


  • Uchiyama, Yosuke; Furuoka, Fumitaka (2026). Uberisation and Resistance to Online Food Delivery Gig Work in Asia: Lessons from Malaysia. Journal of Contemporary Asia


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