CV

Curriculum Vitae

 Personal

 

 Name

 Jamil A. S. Itmazi

 Citizenship, Date-Place of birth

 Palestinian, 12. June.1966 in Idna/Hebron.

 Permanent address

 Wad Azeez, Idna / Hebron, Palestine

 Tel :+ 972 2 2212295,     Jawwal:+ 972 599  097780

 Work address

 IT Center  of excellence, Palestine Polytechnic University

 Jabal Abu Romman,   P.O.B.198

 Hebron, West Bank/ Palestine.

 Tel :+ 972 2 2235550,  Fax:+ 972 2 2235551

 E–Mail

JAMIL@PPU.EDU, JAMIL_DE_PALESTINA@YAHOO.COM 

 Web Pages

 Personal:  http://elearning.ppu.edu/jamil/

 Work    :  http://elearning.ppu.edu/

 

  

 Education

 

 

Certificate

degree

University/

School

Graduation

Country & City

Graduation

Academic

Year

Domain

Major/ Minor

 

 PhD Degree

Granada University

Spain -

Granada

2005/2006

Computer Sciences,

eLearning software development

 High Studies

Granada University

Spain -

Granada

2003/2004

Computer Sciences,

eLearning software development

 Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.

Al-Quds Open

University

Palestine -

Hebron

1998/1999

Computer Information Systems

 Diploma

Palestine Polytechnic

University

Palestine -

Hebron

1985/1986

Computer Sciences,

Programming & Systems analysis

 Tawjihi, General Secondary Certificate

Tarqumia Secondary

School

Palestine -

Tarqumia/ Hebron

1983/1984

Scientific Stream

Advanced Courses:

 Advance Course

(One year)

Manara Center for Computer & electronic

Palestine -

Hebron

1999/2000

Computer Maintenance

Software/Hardware

 Advance Course

(One year)

Al-Watan Center for Culture & Science

Palestine -

Hebron

1988/1989

Maintenance of electronic devices

 

 Full Academic year

Palestine Polytechnic

University

Palestine -

Hebron

1986/1987

Computer Science

 

 

 

 Languages

 

 

Arabic, English, Spanish and some Hebrew.

 

 Skills

 

 

- Teaching computer & eLearning courses:  

                                               Subjects of eLearning,

                                               Subjects of Computer science,

                                               Subjects of Computer information system &

                                               Subjects of IT.

-  Expert at eLearning issues.

-  Researching.

-  Programming and analyzing.

-  Auditing.

-  Maintaining.

 

 

 

  Work experience

 

Job

Institution

Address

From - To

 Workshop Supervisor

 Idna workshop

Idna/Hebron

1988-1992

 Manager (& Instructor)

 Al-Issra Center

Idna/Hebron

1992-2002

 Teacher & labs Supervisor

 Education sector

Hebron District

1998-2002

 Director of eLearning Unit &

 Computer subjects instructor

 Palestine Polytechnic University

Hebron

2006-Still

 Part Time Lecturer

 Al-Quds Open  University

Yatta / Dora

2006-Still

 

 

 Awards

 

-    Spanish Scholarship (Spanish International Co-operation Agency), from 2002 to 2005, to study Ph.D.

     at Granada University, Spain. 

-    Seminar for Excellence in Teaching (SET) Part I, 40-hour certificate program. AMIDEAST, 

     Ramallah July 13-18, 2008

 

 

Research interests

  

 

-    eLearning Systems,

-    Learning Management Systems,

-    Recommendation Systems

-    Open-Source Systems

-    A wide range of IT-related researches.

 

 

Publications

 

Itmazi, Jamil A. S. and Gea M. Miguel. 2008. Using Recommendation Systems in Course Management Systems to recommend Learning Objects, published in the International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT). July 2008. vol. 5. No. 3.

http://ccis2k.org/iajit/

Itmazi, Jamil A. S., 2008. Integrating eLearning in Palestinian Universities: Requirements, Procedures and Advantages. In Journal of human sciences. ISSN: 1875-0303, Issue 38. Arabic Language. Online: http://www.ulum.nl/index.html

Itmazi, Jamil A. S., 2008. Blended eLearning Approach for Traditional Palestinian Universities. In The 3rd International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer Aided Learning, IMCL2008. Amman. Jordan. 16-18 April 2008. http://www.imcl-conference.org/

Alsaheb, Mahmoud, Qurai', Ahlam, and Itmazi, Jamil. 2007. Achievement Indicators of K-12 Graduates on Computer Skills of Technology Courses. In Quality of Education Conference: Realities, Challenges and Aspirations, Ministry of education and high education, Ramallah. Palestine, December, 16-17. 2007. http://www.mohe.gov.ps/moehe2.pdf

Itmazi, Jamil A. S., 2007. e-Training: Future View of Educational Training in Palestine. In Quality of Education Conference: Realities, Challenges and Aspirations, Ministry of education and high education, Ramallah. Palestine. December, 16-17. 2007. http://www.mohe.gov.ps/moehe2.pdf

Itmazi, Jamil A. S. 2007. Educational Packages Development: Universities eCourses Development, invited paper at the 2nd Palestinian International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (PICCIT’07), September 1st-3rd, 2007, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron, Palestine.

http://piccit.ppu.edu/                                                                             Download the paper Presentation

Itmazi, Jamil A. S. and Gea M. Miguel. 2006. The Recommendation Systems, Types, Domains and the Ability Usage in Learning Management System. The 2006 International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT'2006), Yarmouk University, Jordan, December 19th – 21st, 2006.

http://www.acit2k.org/sub2006.html?ACIT2006/abstracts#164

Itmazi, Jamil A. S. 2006. Recommendation Systems and Learning Management System. Accepted paper at the international conference: ICSOFT-2006, 11-14, September, 2006 in Setubal/Portugal. Organized by: INSTICC - Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication. http://www.insticc.org

 Download the Draft.

Itmazi, Jamil A. S. and Gea M. Miguel. 2005. Flexible Learning Management System to Support Learning in the Traditional and Open Universities. ISBN: 8433835289. Dep. Legal: Gr 1227-2005, Cdu: 519.6, UNESCO Code: 3304. Doctorate thesis. September 16th 2005. Software Engineering Department, Granada University, Granada, Spain. (Spanish Language).

 

http://adrastea.ugr.es/search*spi/a?itmazi&extended=0&searchscope=1

Download (Spanish)

Gea, M. M. and Itmazi, J. A., 2005. Teaching experiences of the human-computer interaction (HCI) in University of Granada. CHIJOTE- I JOrnadas de Trabajo sobre Enseñanza de CHI. 4-5.Jul. 2005. University of Castilla - La Mancha. Puertollano (Ciudad Real). Spain. 

 

http://chico2.inf-cr.uclm.es/chijote2005/

Itmazi, J. A. and Gea, M. M. 2005. Survey: comparison and evaluation studies of learning management systems. MICROLEARNING2005: Learning & Working in New Media Environments. International Conference, Innsbruck, (Austria). June 23 - 24, 2005.

 

www.microlearning.org/index.php?itemid=44&catid=1

 Download the Draft.

Itmazi, J. A., Gea, M. M., Paderewski, P. and Gutiérrez, F.L. 2005. A Comparison and evaluation OF Open source learning managment systems. IADIS International Conference - Applied Computing 2005. pp: 80-86, ISBN: 972-99353-6-X, Algarve, Portugal. 22-25 Feb. 2005.

 

www.iadis.org/ac2005/

Download the paper Presentation

Itmazi, J. A. and Gea, M. M. 2004. E-Learning In Open Universities. e-Merging e-Learning Conference 2004. Sep. 5-6, 2004. Abu Dhabi. U.A.E.

 

www.admc.hct.ac.ae/admcinternet/emel2004/main.htm

 Download.

Itmazi, J. and Gea, M. M. 2004. E-LMIS: E-learning Management Integrated System in Asynchronous Way, to Support Learning in the Traditional and Open Universities. Research proficiency. Granada University. Software Engineering Department. Granada. Spain. June 2004.

 

 Download its Presentation.

 

 

Conferences (& workshops)

 

  • RUFO (workshop), Ram Allah - Palestine, 17-18/12/2005,     www.cnam.fr/rufo/page_english_version/training_palestine.htm

  • RUFO (first training session), Jericho- Palestine, 10-12/2/2006,      www.cnam.fr/rufo/page_english_version/training_palestine.htm 

  • PEI, Ram Allah – Palestine, 21-22/3/2006, www.pei.ps/eng/site-map.html

  • RUFO (second training session), Ram Allah- Palestine, 8-9/4/2006,      www.cnam.fr/rufo/page_english_version/training_palestine.htm.

  • PPU eLearning initiatives, In partner with British Council and Association of Learning Technology (ALT),  at IT Center for Excellence (FFKITCE), Hebron – Palestine, 12 June 2006. MY participation.

  • 3rd VC Forum on e-Learning in Higher Education, Ramallah, Hebron and Gaza, British Council, In partner with Association of Learning Technology (ALT), BirZeit University, Palestine Polytechnic University and Al Aqsa University/Gaza. BirZeit / Ramallah, 13 June 2006.

  • IT Workshop, between FFKICE and other IT companies and organizations, June 28, 2006.

  • Workshops of eLearning cooperation with Palestinian Universities and Colleges: Hebron University at 4-11-2006, Palestine College- Aleroub at 24/12/2006.

  • RUFO, Team Workshop to develop eCourses, which consist of some Palestinian Universities, Hebron, FFKITCE of PPU, Palestine, 14-12/2006, MY participation.

  • Workshop series of 12 hours in improving and developing research skills: Writing a Research Proposal, Fundraising for a Research Project and Scientific Literature and Publishing, which realized by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Palestine Polytechnic University at Fawzi Kawash Information Technology Center of Excellence during the 2nd semester 2006/2007.

  • Member of program committee and reviewer of the 2nd Palestinian International Conference on Computer and Information Technology (PICCIT’07). http://piccit.ppu.edu/progcomm.php

  • Participant at Workshop on Development of Scientific Research in Palestine: Future Perspectives, which hold under the auspices of PEACE Program and An-Najah N. University, on Jan. 16th, 2008 in Nablus, Palestine.

  • Participant at Workshop: "Publishing in Academia: A workshop on career advancement through published research", which hold with coordination of AMIDEAST through the Palestinian Faculty Development Program about Publishing Researches, on March. 15th, 2008 in Hebron University, Palestine.

  • Session Chair for The 3rd International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer Aided Learning (IMCL2008), which hold at Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Amman – Jordan on April  16th  – 18th, 2008. http://www.imcl-conference.org/

  • Member of international program committee and reviewer of the 4rd International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer Aided Learning (IMCL2009), which will hold at Princess Sumaya University for Technology, Amman – Jordan http://www.imcl-conference.org/.

  • Member of International Program Committee for the “eLearning and eResearch in the Arab World” Conference, which will be part of the “5th Congress of Scientific Research Outlook in the Arab World: Scientific Innovation and Sustained Development”, http://www.astf.net/sro/sro5 , to be held in Fez-Morocco in the period 26-30 October 2008.

  • Participant at Workshop: "Palestinian Faculty Development Program: Cultivating a Collaborative Culture within Universities", which hold with coordination of AMIDEAST, on 3-4 July, at the Grand Park Hotel, Ramallah, Palestine.

  • Seminar for Excellence in Teaching (SET) Part I / Palestinian Faculty Development Program, 40-hour certificate program, which hold at Best Eastern Hotel in Ramallah and coordinated by AMIDEAST and Open Society Institute. July 13-18, 2008.

     

Projects / Researches

  • Itmazi, J. and Gea, M. M. 2004. Learning Management Integrated System to Support Learning in the Traditional and Open Universities, a research project at Granada University. 12 January 2004. Download.

  • "Reports of  Hypermedia Systems" at Granada University, supervised by Dr. Lina Cabrera, 2 February 2003 - 18 March 2003, (English Language), Download.

  • "Review on Hypermedia Models Issues", a research project of Hypermedia systems at Granada University, supervised by Dr. Lina Cabrera, 1 April 2003. (English Language), Download.

  • "Task analysis Of Interactive Web Page of Commercial elibrary" Supervised by Dr. Gea M. Miguel, a research project of Design of Interactive Systems Applied to Cooperative Environments at Granada University, 25 April 2003, (English Language), Download.

  • "Software Reuse By Specialization of Generic Procedures  through Views", a research project of Specification & Techniques of  Software quality at Granada University, supervised by Dr. Juan Carlos Granja Alvarez, 21 May 2003(English Language), Download the research and Download its Presentation.

  • "How to Structure and Access XML Documents With Ontologies", a Presentation of a research project of Methods of Information Integration, Supervised by Dr. José Samos Jiménez, at Granada University, 26 May 2003, (English Language) Download.

  • "Design and Implementation of Granada Construction Co.", a research project of Specification and Design object oriented: Application of Visual Environments of Development at Granada University, Realized by: Jamil A. S. Itmazi, Francisca Raquel García Martínez and Maria Luz Sánchez Gálvez, supervised by Dr. María José Rodríguez Fórtiz and Dr. María Luisa Rodríguez Almendros, 17 June 2003. (Spanish Language), Download the research and Download its Presentation.

  • Project of eLearning dissertation, Granada University. Software Engineering Department. Granada / Spain. 28 September 2004, (Spanish Language), Download.

  • Design an eLearning Strategy, IT department, Palestine Polytechnic University, Hebron- Palestine, 15 January 2006. Download the Index.

  • Leader of the eLearning courses development project, which aims to develop four school eCourses of the Palestinian tenth Grade at Technology, English, Sciences and Mathematics subjects, 15 June 2006. http://projects.ffkitce.ps.

  • Participant at the eLearning projects: RUFO  which began at 12/2005, and will continue to three years, RUFO: www.cnam.fr/rufo/page_english_version/training_palestine.htm, and at eLearning projects to be present to PEI: www.pei.ps/eng/site-map.html

  • Realized many funding proposals at FFKTCE: www.ffkitce.ps/

  • Designing eCourse (Introduction to eLearning) at Palestine Polytechnic University, http://moodle.ppu.edu/moodle/course/category.php?id=48

  • Participant at Discussion Boards, researching at http://moodle.org/user/view.php?id=16974&course=16

Referee

  • Referee for papers for the 2nd Palestinian International Conference (PICCIT’07) on Computer and Information Technology. Hebron-Palestine.

  • Referee for papers for the 4rd International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer Aided Learning (IMCL2009), Amman – Jordan.

  • Referee for papers for the 4rd eLearning and eResearch in the Arab World Conference, Fez-Morocco.

  • Research study judgment (study instruments validation) of:

  1.  PhD Thesis of Mahmoud Itmeizeh entitled “Curricula and Methods of Teaching\Instructional Technology”, Institute of Arab Research and Studies, Egypt, 2008.

  2. PhD Thesis of Sameer Abufardeh  in “the quality of Arabized software targeting the Arabic language users”, North Dakota State University, USA, 2008.

  3. Master thesis of Aliae Aljard in “Developing eCourse for Instructional Design”, girls-education colleges, Saudi Arabia. 2007.

  4. PhD Thesis of Nabil Arman about e-learning among biomedical instrumentation students, 2007, Palestine.

   

Books, Manuals, librettos  & Articles

 

Ø    How to use MOODLE, an Arabic Teacher manual for using MOODLE, in participation at Moodle.org. http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_manuals

Ø    How to use MOODLE, an Arabic Student manual for MOODLE, in participation at Moodle.org. http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_manuals

Ø    How to setup MOODLE, an Arabic Administrator manual for MOODLE, in participation at Moodle.org. http://docs.moodle.org/en/Moodle_manuals

  • Introduction to Dos, (Arabic Language), Download.

  • Introduction to MS-Windows, (Arabic Language), Download.

  • Introduction to Ms-Access, (Arabic Language), Download.

  • Introduction to Ms-Excel, (Arabic Language), Download.

  • Introduction to Win, Word, Excel, (Arabic Language), Download.

  • Introduction to Internet, (Arabic Language), Download.

  • Computer course of the Tawjihi-commercial, (Arabic Language), Download.

Programming & Software development

 

  • Management of UGU graduates, Project of  Diploma graduation (Cobol language).

  • “Al-Shahed”, School Documents Management System,1993-2002, used by more than 13 educational centers, e.g. Center of Yasser, Center of AL-Jeel Al-Saed, Dura Center...etc. (Clipper language - Dbase III+).

  • “Al-Modeer”, Education Centers Management System, 1993-2006, used by Al-Issra Educational Center, (Version 1:Clipper language - Dbase III+, Version 2: Access 2).

  • “Public”, Members Management System of non-governmental organizations, 1993-1996, used by Patient's Friends Society - Hebron, (Clipper language - Dbase III+).

  • “Social”, Social cases Management System of medical organizations, 1993-1996, used by Patient's Friends Society-Hebron, (Clipper language - Dbase III+).

  • “Tark”, Drug Stores Management System, 1994-1995, AL-Safa Drug store at Hebron, (Clipper language - Dbase III+).

  • "Almaseh", Management of engineering section at Al-Thahrih Municipality. 1994-1997,(Clipper language - Dbase III+).

  • "Al-Secrtir", School management system, 1998, Project of  Bachelor graduation, (Access 97).

  • Municipality management system of water and electricity section, 1999, a Project made on  Idna Municipality (Access 97).

  • Interactive site of Online University  library, 2003, a Project made at Granada University, (PHP4 + MySql database).

  • Recommendation System of an Open Source Learning Management System, implemented at MOODLE System, 2005, (PHP4 + MySql database).

 

   

References

 

Available upon request.

 

 

 

Dr. Jamil A.S. Itmazi

 

Last update:  5 July 2008.