Al-Hourani E-Learning Center and the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Ahliyya Amman University Organize Training Courses for New Faculty Members
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The Al-Hourani E-Learning Center and the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, in coordination with the Public Relations Department, held a series of training courses for new faculty members from October 6 to 8. This initiative comes as part of the university's preparations for the new academic year and its efforts to enhance digital transformation and develop the academic and technical skills of faculty members, contributing to improving the quality of the educational and research process.
The program began on the first day with a training session presented by the Director of the Al-Hourani E-Learning Center, Mr. Wael Al-Anbousi, who reviewed the electronic services and systems available to faculty members through the university portal, as well as the mechanisms for entering personal and academic data and updating electronic CVs. This ensures the accuracy of information published on the university's website and enhances the academic and research presence of faculty members.
The course also covered the digital services provided by the university's mobile application, in addition to the mechanisms for preparing recorded lectures and producing interactive educational content, supporting the adoption of modern teaching methods that enhance student engagement and keep pace with the requirements of e-learning and blended learning.
The course also highlighted global university rankings and the key criteria and indicators used to evaluate the performance of higher education institutions, emphasizing the role of faculty members in strengthening the university's position in these rankings through the quality of scientific output, updating academic and research files, and developing educational practices, which supports the university's competitiveness and presence at both regional and international levels.
On the second day, the Assistant Director of the Al-Hourani E-Learning Center, Mr. Ahmad Al-Shalabi, presented a specialized training course on learning management systems and educational platforms adopted by the university, including the VCLASS system and the Microsoft Teams platform. He reviewed their key features and practical applications in organizing lectures, managing content and educational activities, communicating with students, and employing digital tools to enhance interaction within the educational environment.
The program concluded on the third day with a training session presented by the Head of the Research Support Department at the Deanship of Scientific Research, Ms. Nagham Anbousi, which addressed the use of the Turnitin plagiarism detection system and its role in promoting academic integrity and adherence to scientific research ethics. It also introduced the electronic systems and services of the Deanship of Scientific Research and the mechanisms for utilizing them to follow up on research procedures and transactions for faculty members.
The courses included practical applications and interactive discussions that allowed new faculty members to become familiar with the electronic systems and services adopted by the university and to raise their inquiries about how to use them, contributing to enhancing their readiness to perform their academic and research duties efficiently.
The Director of the Al-Hourani E-Learning Center, Mr. Wael Al-Anbousi, emphasized that these courses are part of the center's commitment to qualifying new faculty members and enabling them to make optimal use of modern technologies. He pointed to the importance of cooperation with the Deanship of Scientific Research in implementing integrated training programs that combine educational and research aspects and keep pace with technological developments, in line with Al-Ahliyya Amman University's directions toward enhancing the quality of education and scientific research and consolidating digital transformation.
