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Technology and Applied Science Department, College of Education

Al-Aqsa University

Gaza,Gaza Strip

Palestine, P. O. Box: 4051

E-mail: ya.salha@alaqsa.edu.ps

Biography

My name is Yaser A.A. Salha, I am Palestinian living in Gaza. Currently, I am a lecturer in Technology and Applied Science Department and Responsible of Information Technology Affairs at AlAqsa University . I have a master degree in Instructional Multimedia , awarded in 2006 from Universiti Sanis Malaysia(USM).

Qualification

  • Master 2006

    Master Degree in Instructional Multimedia

    University Sains Malaysia (USM)

  • B.SC. 2000

    B.SC. Technology Education & Instructional Technology

    Al Aqsa University

  • AD 1995

    Associate Degree in General Electronics

    Palestine Technical College (Community College)

Training Course

Learning and Teaching in A Digital World

  • ICT 2011

    Learning and Teaching in A Digital World

    Oslo and Akershu University College (University College) 4/ Olavs plass St, NO-0130 Oslo (Norway)

Learning Management System(Moodle) & Virtual Classroom (Elluminate)

  • LMS 2010

    Learning Management System(Moodle) & Virtual Classroom (Elluminate)

    Alaqsa University / Technology Education Project (Higher Education Institution) Mustafa Hafez St., Gaza, Gaza Strip, (Autonomous Palestinian Territories)

Oral English

  • ENG 2009

    Oral English

    Alaqsa University, Mustafa Hafez St., Gaza, Gaza Strip, (Autonomous Palestinian Territories)

TOT in Institutional Self Assessment

  • TOT 2008

    TOT in Institutional Self Assessment at AQU

    Alaqsa University, Mustafa Hafez St., Gaza, Gaza Strip, (Autonomous Palestinian Territories)

Design & Producing Multimedia for Education

  • ICT 2001

    Design & Producing Multimedia for Education

    Japan International Cooperation Agency (Training Centre)

Project Management

  • PM 1996

    Project Management

    Young Men's Christian Association -Gaza 972 Gaza (Autonomous Palestinian Territories)

Different Activities

  • 01/03/2013- Present
    Assistant of Vice President for Information Technology Affairs at AlAqsa University
    Main activities and responsibilities

    • Coordinate priorities between the IT department and user departments; and
    • Review the adequacy and allocation of IT resources in terms of funding, personnel, equipment, and service levels.
    • Create and maintain an information technology project plan that communicates tasks, milestone dates, status and resource allocation.
    • Utilize software life-cycle methodology.
    • Coordinate delivery of development and production releases that meet quality assurance standards.
    • Assist technical team in design and development tasks.
    • Assist IT team in creating test plans and testing efforts.

  • 2011-2013
    Director of Academic Quality Unit in Dean of Quality Assurance at AlAqsa University
    Main activities and responsibilities
    Unit of academic quality part of quality assurance unit at al-Aqsa University, aims to reach the highest levels of quality in learning and training environment to develop a capacity build for students for self-Paced learning to serve the needs of the local labor market and regional levels, and improve the efficiency of faculty members in teaching practices and employ information and communication technology and scientific research and community service, and to provide an excellent level of quality facilities and services at the university in light of the comprehensive quality standards for higher education institutions.
  • 2009-2010
    Director of Technology Education Project at AlAqsa University
    Main activities and responsibilities
    Improving the Quality of Technology Education Teacher Preparation Programs in the Universities and Colleges in Gaza Strip. Financed by the World Bank, IDA and EU.
  • 2007-2008
    Director of Information and Documentation in Quality Assurance Unit at AlAqsa University
    Main activities and responsibilities

    Provide data collection Instruments, analysis and reporting to Al-Aqsa university administration. Collect and provide information on the university system involved academic programs, academic staff, administration staff and services. Monitor the university system for promoting and supporting ``data-driven`` decision-making to develop and implement Al-aqsa university strategic plan