Hashmeya Barakat

Tutor

All Academic Staff Profiles

hashmeya.barakat@polytechnic.bh

Academic Qualifications Obtained

2007	Master in IT (Sofware Systems), Heriot-Watt University, Scotland
2022	Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Information Technology), University of Bahrain, Bahrain
2003	B.Sc. in Business Information system, University of Bahrain, Bahrain

Professional Certifications

2023	Associate Fellowship (AFHEA)- UK Professional Standards Framework for teaching and learning support in higher education, Advance HE, UK (Gained through CTTL at Bahrain Polytechnic)
2021	Minecraft Learn to Play: Placing First Blocks, Microsoft Educator Center
2021	Blended approaches for a modern learning environment, Microsoft Educator Center
2021	Hybrid learning strategies for success, Microsoft Educator Center
2020	Microsoft Forms: Creating authentic assessments, Microsoft Educator Center
2020	Fostering a dynamic remote learning environment with student-centered tools, Microsoft Educator Center
2020	Staying connected with remote learning through Microsoft Teams and Office 365, Microsoft Educator Center
2020	21st Century Learning Design, Microsoft Educator Center
2019	Microsoft in Education certificate, Microsoft Educator Center
2019	Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, Microsoft Educator Center
2015	Microsoft Professional Certificate in Database Fundamentals, Microsoft Technology Associate.
2015	Database Administration Fundamentals Certificate, Microsoft Technology Associate, Microsoft Technology Associate.
2011	Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam Preparation, Bahrain Society of Engineers, Bahrain
2005	Diploma in Instructional Techniques, Bahrain Training Institute, Bahrain

Teaching Expertise

2003-2018	IT Instructor, Bahrain Training Institute, Bahrain,
2018- 2022	Computer Teacher-Coordinator of Computer Department, Saar Secondary School

Research

Areas of Research Interest

News personalization, News Portal,
The Geography of News Project

In 2007, the research focused on the development and evaluation of a personalized news portal. The portal aggregated and curated news from three different websites using RSS feeds, offering users a customized news experience by enabling them to personalize their preferences and receive tailored content. This work represented an early attempt at addressing the challenges of information overload in the digital era, combining technical innovation with user-centric design principles to enhance user experience.