The Learning Design & Digital Innovation (LDDI) unit supports the design, development and deployment of innovative teaching practices in the Faculty of Education.
LDDI is a hub of innovation and creativity, and is here to help instructors create engaging learning experiences for their students. We do this by supporting instructors with new learning technologies, and with curriculum and instructional design.
Our goal is to enable quality instruction in classroom, blended, and distance modalities, and we offer workshops and training focused on technology-enhanced teaching and learning. The LDDI team helps instructors think creatively and push the boundaries using new tools, or new ways of applying tools and resources, so that they can get the most impact from their teaching.
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Staff Profiles
(in alphabetical order)
Jamilee Baroud, PhD
Curriculum and Evaluation Consultant
jamilee.baroud@ubc.ca | 604.827.2114
Jamilee provides academic, curricular, and instructional designing services and leadership in the implementation, analysis, and dissemination of evaluation for learning initiatives in the LDDI unit. She also works in collaboration with the Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre to ensure that principles of EDID are effectively interwoven, and mobilized in educational materials. She is co-lead of the Learning Analytics Working Work and the Sustainability Working Group. Her teaching and research interests engage the intersections of equity and technology integration in teacher education instruction, curriculum and pedagogy.
Primary contact for: Bachelor of Education, Rural and Remote, West Kootenay Teacher Education (WKTEP), Indigenous Teacher Education (NITEP), and Indigenous Education programs.
Natasha Boškić, PhD
Director, Learning Design
natasha.boskic@ubc.ca | 604.822.1831
Natasha considers the direction the Faculty of Education will go in relation to innovation and good practices in teaching and learning approaches, in alignment with the strategic goals of the Faculty and of the University. She guides the rest of her team in supporting faculty and staff to enhance teaching and learning experiences, as well as planning and managing flexible educational initiatives. She teaches as a sessional lecturer in the MET program.
Gabrielle Coombs
Learning Designer
gabrielle.coombs@ubc.ca | 604.822.6333
Gabrielle is a passionate learning designer with a background in English as an Additional Language teaching, instructional design and work in the disability sector. In her design work, she specifically focuses on universal design for learning, accessibility and inclusive practices to improve learning experiences for learners of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Primary contact for: Early Childhood Education (ECE), Language and Literacy Education (LLED), English Language Institute (ELI), and French language programming.
Melodie Corbett
Marketing & Communications Assistant
melodie.corbett@ubc.ca | 604.822.6333
Melodie is passionate about facilitating clear communication between people and organizations. She supports the LDDI team by promoting the work and activities of the unit, making use of her expertise in graphic design, editing, and web and print communication strategies. Throughout her career, she has worked on various projects that involved education technology and digital learning design, and she is excited to help LDDI share their projects with the UBC community.
Maryam Danaei Ababin
Educational Technologist
maryam.danaeiababin@ubc.ca | 604.822.6333
Maryam completed an M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Education at UBC. She is particularly interested in the integration of technology into education as it makes learning and teaching accessible and engaging. Maryam supports the LDDI office in providing technical and technological assistance to faculty members, instructors, staff, and units within the Faculty of Education. Her areas of interest include learning design of online and blended courses, learning technologies, professional development, and community engagement.
Julia Kim
Learning Technology Rover
julia.kim@ubc.ca | 604.822.6333
Julia is passionate about supporting UBC’s mission to advance teaching and learning through innovative technologies. Drawn to the vibrant academic community at UBC, she values the opportunity to help faculty and staff navigate platforms like Canvas and Zoom. Julia approaches each request with care and attention, aiming to provide effective solutions that enhance the teaching experience. She is excited to contribute to the Faculty of Education by fostering an environment where technology and education come together to inspire learning.
Faeyza Mufti, MET
Manager, Learning Design
faeyza.mufti@ubc.ca | 604.822.3577
With a passion for quality and innovation, Faeyza leads and manages technology-enabled learning design initiatives at LDDI. She works with faculty to design courses for online and hybrid learning. Advocating for student-centered, inclusive, and equitable approaches, she offers guidance on integrating technologies and designing learning experiences to meet the desired learning outcomes. Faeyza has a background in Computer Science, Project Management and is a graduate of the UBC MET program.
Primary contact for: Master of Educational Technology (MET), Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Special Education (ECPS)
Eduardo Rebagliati, MET
Learning Technology Specialist
eduardo.reba@ubc.ca | 604.827.0489
Eduardo has worked extensively with technology throughout his professional life in a wide variety of contexts including higher education, multimedia production, and advertising. He identifies, analyzes, and coordinates educational technology initiatives with other members of the LDDI team and educational stakeholders to maximize affordances in learning experiences. His interests include multimedia production, innovative technology-supported instruction, digital literacy, and learning experience design.
Kalisa Young
Learning Designer
kalisa.young@ubc.ca | 604.822.6333
Kalisa is an ardent advocate for literacy, equity, and inclusion in education, driven by the power of representation and multi-modality. She firmly believes in making learning an interactive journey that respects and reflects the diverse experiences of all students. Her fascination lies in reshaping the eLearning design space and harnessing technology to create novel, effective ways of learning. She is thrilled to join this team, where together, they will re-imagine and revolutionize the educational landscape.
Primary contact for: Department of Educational Studies (EDST), Department of Curriculum & Pedagogy (EDCP), School of Kinesiology (KIN), International Office
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