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Faryal Siddiqui

Instructional Designer, LUMSx
As an instructional designer at LUMSx, Faryal crafts engaging and informative e-learning experiences tailored to adult learners and has worked on courses like ‘Course Design and Development’ and ‘Business Communication: Transformative Strategies for Professional Growth’. Holding a degree in International Education Development from Columbia University, earned as a Fulbright scholar, she possesses a nuanced understanding of the complex challenges in Pakistan's educational landscape. Previously, Faryal led a team of curriculum writers and illustrators as Curriculum Development Lead for English at The Citizens Foundation, successfully developing the 4th grade curriculum implemented across TCF schools in Pakistan. A strong advocate for teacher professional development, she recognizes its pivotal role in student success and has delivered training sessions to enhance teachers' pedagogical expertise, utilizing the 5E model to promote interactive, student-centered learning. Her passion lies in leveraging technology to develop scalable solutions that bridge the education gap for Pakistani learners, including marginalized socio-economic communities. Through her work, she strives to make quality education accessible to all.
2:00 - 6:00 PM

Saturday 21 Sep

Session 2a: Designing Effective Online Learning Experiences

<strong>Learning Outcomes:</strong> <ul> <li>Identify and discuss key principles of effective learning experiences.</li> <li>Situate and apply these principles within online learning contexts, demonstrating how they can be effectively adapted and implemented in digital environments.</li> <li>Describe and analyze popular online learning theories and frameworks</li> <li>Identify and discuss common challenges in translating effective learning experiences from traditional to online settings</li> <li>Design, present and evaluate your an online learning experience.</li> </ul>