Rayan Fayed is the senior learning design manager at the American University of Beirut, and an emerging leader in e-learning.  Rayane led the development and implementation of the institutional E-learning strategic planning, the development of blended and online programs, and managed relationships with E-learning strategic partners.

She has in-depth knowledge of interactive instructional design, technology and instructional systems for developing strategies and approaches that enhance teaching practices. Rayan collaborates with educators to align learning outcomes with instructional activities and assessment methods. She is an expert at bridging academic pedagogy with online delivery formats.

Rayan has a background in computer science, a masters’ degree in online education, and is certified as an online learning leader from the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning. She believes instructional design is the ultimate means to seek excellence in learning. 

IVLP Impact Award Project: Reimagining Faculty Development - A Personalized and Ongoing Journey

This project offered faculty members at the American University of Beirut (AUB) a self-run, adaptive learning development experience through a personalized, ongoing online program. Previous online training modules did not take into account faculty members' varying levels of comfort with technology or specific needs related to new teaching trends or technology tools. Through this project, the training modules are now personalized to the needs of each faculty member, to support individualized learning. Faculty members can engage in meaningful discussions with peers about improving student learning through the effective use of technology and are supported as they apply new knowledge and techniques during online lessons and in their classrooms.

The new training modules were tested on a pilot group of 27 AUB faculty members and five staff members underwent a "Train the Trainers" course to ensure that the new knowledge and systems  continued to spread throughout various departments at the university.

"Thank you for all your work and support for all teachers." - Project Participant

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Rayan participated in the IVLP Project: The Next Generation of E-Practitioners, organized by the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education in partnership with WorldBoston, The International Center, San Antonio Council for International Visitors and Global Ties San Francisco.

Rayan's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "I was fortunate to learn about the American system and to connect with leaders in higher education. The IVLP program gave me the opportunity to meet with a like-minded group and to become part of a global network."

U.S. Communities Visited Virtually 

San Francisco, CA; Washington DC; Indianapolis, IN; Boston, MA; San Antonio, TX

"The [IVLP] program was very enriching and developed my leadership skills." - Rayan Fayed

Country: Lebanon 

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