Contact Information
127 Fisk Hall
Tel:(961)135-0000, ext.3066
email: hb36@aub.edu.lb

Education

Ph.D. Instructional Technology, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2009.
M.S. Computer Science, Balamand University, 2004.
Diplome Computer Engineering, EPITA-Paris, France, 1995.Research Interests

• Online learning communities
• Ubiquitous computing using Free Open Source Software
• The effectiveness of multimedia in teaching and learning
• Engineering Education

Journal Articles

Baytiyeh, H. & Naja, M. (2010). Do multimedia features promote understanding and retention.  International Journal of Instructional Media, 37(1), 43-53.

Baytiyeh, H. & Pfaffman, J.(2010). Volunteers in Wikipedia: Why community matters. Educational Technology and Society, 13(2), 128-140.

Baytiyeh, H. & Pfaffman, J. (2010). Open source software: A community of altruists. Computers in Human Behavior, 26, 1345-1354.

Baytiyeh, H. & Naja, M. (2010). Students' enrollment in engineering: Motivational factors. International Journal of Engineering Education, 26(5), 1192-1199.

Conference Proceedings

Baytiyeh, H. and Pfaffman, J. (2009, June 8-13).Why be a Wikipedian. Proceedings of the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) International Conference, Rhodes, Greece, 434-443. Nominated as Best Student Paper.

O'Bannon, B., Baytiyeh, H. & Beard, J. (2010). Using wikis to create collections of curriculum-based resources: Perceptions of pre-service teachers. In D. Gibson & B. Dodge (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2010 (pp. 2814-2821). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

Baytiyeh, H. and Naja, M.K. (2010). Influences and motives for choosing engineering major, Proceedings of the Canada International Conference on Education, CICE2010, 446-450 (Toronto, May 24-26).

EDUC219 examines how to use technology to support teaching and learning. This course is designed to prepare students to integrate a variety of computer-based technologies into the K-12 curriculum such as Web 2.0 (blogs and wikis), spreadsheets, and slideshows implemented through lesson activities.

EDUC220 examines how to use the multimedia techniques in instruction to support teaching and learning and is designed to prepare students to integrate a variety of media tools into their profession. The integration of animation as well as web design principles and strategies are implemented through activities and projects appropriate to use for all majors.

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