Hind Aati

Hind Aati has a diverse work experience in the field of education and instructional technology. Hind started their career as an Intern in the Geology Department, where they developed a 3D Virtual Reality lab for online Earth Science courses. Hind then worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Information Technology Department, where they assisted with designing and developing academic partnership courses and supporting faculty and students in using virtual reality technology.

Hind moved on to work at Emporia State University as a Library Assistant in The Teachers College Resource Center for a brief period. Following this, they held multiple roles at Emporia State University, including Director of Learning Technologies, Learning Designer/Instructional Specialist, and Adjunct Instructor. In these roles, they were responsible for teaching advanced instructional technology courses, designing technology orientations, and providing instructional support to faculty. Hind also stayed updated with instructional design technologies and research.

Currently, Hind is employed at the Community College of Aurora as the Director of Online and Blended Learning/LMS Administrator. Hind'sresponsibilities include managing the college's learning management system, designing and implementing effective practices and processes, and enhancing academic instruction through innovative design principles.

Overall, Hind Aati has gained extensive experience in instructional technology, learning design, and educational technology.

Hind Aati has a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Instructional Design and Performance Technology (IDPT) from Baker University, obtained in 2020. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology from Emporia State University in 2018, as well as a Master in Library Science & Information Management and a Graduate Certificate in eLearning and Online Teaching, both also from Emporia State University, completed in 2018. Hind Aati's undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language from Najran University, completed in 2013.

In addition to their formal education, Hind Aati has obtained several certifications. Some of these certifications include Enhance teaching and learning with Microsoft Copilot from Adelaide Microsoft Copilot User Group in 2024, Getting Started with Section 508 course from GSA in 2023, QM Coordinator Training from QM Quality Matters in 2022, and Creative Commons Certificate from Creative Commons in 2022, among others.