On January 14, 2025, the Department of Health Management and Hospitals at Lebanese French University-Erbil conducted a national course entitled “Empowering Academic Staff with Digital Literacy Skills.” The session emphasized the significance of digital literacy for academic achievement, highlighting skills such as the utilization of online resources, content assessment, data management, ethical issues, and proficient digital communication.
Workshop Highlights: The event commenced with Assistant Lecturer Ronyaz Hayyas Mahmood, who delivered an enlightening overview of digital literacy and its significance in structuring daily academic tasks and fostering professional growth. She underscored pivotal inquiries such as:
“How does digital literacy fit into a teacher educator’s life?”
“What strategies can be employed to bridge the digital divide?”
Enhanced Teaching and Learning through digital tools
The workshop’s second segment, conducted by Lecturer Hussein Ahmad Mustafa, examined fundamental digital literacy competencies for academic personnel, encompassing:
Access to International Knowledge and Research.
Overview of Optimal AI Tools for Research and Their Utilization in Academic Studies.
Strategies for Professional Development and Lifelong Learning.
Dissemination of online courses to enhance digital competencies.
Participants: 27 individuals
Venue: On-campus workshop
Results of the Workshop:
Augmented comprehension of digital literacy and its significance in academia.
Effective methodologies for enhancing digital competencies and closing the digital gap.
Access to AI instruments and materials for scholarly investigation.
Enhancement of abilities to improve pedagogical practices and promote lifelong learning.
This program provided substantial benefits to academic personnel, furnishing them with the expertise and resources necessary to excel in a progressively digital academic landscape.
Affiliations of Presenters:
Ronyaz Hayyas Mahmood, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Healthcare Administration and Hospitals at Lebanese French University.
Hussein Ahmad Mustafa, Lecturer in the Department of Administration and Economics at Sallahdin University.
