About Hussain
Greetings! I'm Hussain AbdulHussain, a technology enthusiast and lifelong learner with 17 years of experience in the education field. After completing my undergraduate studies in Biology, I taught Physics in Houston for ten years. I then earned a Master of Education in Digital Learning from Lamar University. I now work in higher education as an instructional technologist and designer at Rice University. My primary focus as an educator is to increase student engagement, improve learning experiences and outcomes, and prepare students for 21st-century citizenship and careers.
What I Do
Current Initiatives and Future Aspirations
I manage projects at my institution that aim to enhance the learning environment. Initiatives such as electronic grading integration, standardized course templates, and peer-to-peer learning implementations are in progress.
As an educator and instructional technologist, I have taught other educators and professionals how to use technology in their work.
Posts created by me from my personal and work-related blogs and social media.
Learning Projects and Resources
An outline of my research on learning theories and my beliefs and practices regarding learning highlights my multifaceted role as an educator. I prioritize the "why" in education, guided by Universal Design for Learning principles. Influenced by Gardner, Piaget, Vygotsky, and Bandura, I integrate social constructivism and multiple intelligences to create student-centered, personalized learning environments. Technology fosters 21st-century skills and underscores the importance of social interactions in knowledge construction and mastery within a connected learning community.
CSLE
Creating Significant Learning Environments emphasizes deep, meaningful, and lasting learning experiences. It focuses on factors like engagement, relevance, collaboration, and reflection, ensuring learners are active participants in constructing knowledge.
COVA
Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authenticity principles empower learners by allowing them to choose their learning path and engage in authentic tasks that foster motivation, autonomy, self-expression, and personalized learning experiences.
Innovation Plan
Innovation plans outline strategies and steps to introduce new practices in educational settings. They involve identifying needs, setting goals, designing implementation strategies, and evaluating outcomes to drive positive change and improvement.
Strategy
Strategic planning involves identifying priorities, allocating resources, implementing initiatives, and assessing progress to enhance teaching, learning, and organizational success.
Mindset
A growth mindset emphasizes resilience, effort, learning from mistakes, and continuous improvement, reflecting beliefs, attitudes, and perspectives that shape individuals' outlooks.
Learning Community
Learning communities foster collaboration, equity, access, and shared learning and support an enriching environment of diverse perspectives, experiences, and insights.