Zahra Hosseini
(Sähra)
Education and Degrees Awarded
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Third PhD: Communication and Media. Faculty of Information Technology and Communication. Tampere. University. Finland (2019 - ..)
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Second PhD: Society and culture. Education Faculty. University of Tampere. Finland (2016- …)
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First PhD. Instructional Technology. University of Malaya. Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. (2008-2012)
Thesis Title: Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge through Project-based Learning
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Second Master’s degree: Adult Education. Shahid Beheshti University (Government University) Tehran. Iran (awarded 4th rank student in the entrance exam in Iran)
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First Master’s degree: Curriculum Planning. Islamic Azad University- Tehran. Iran. (awarded first rank student in the entrance exam in Iran and received a scholarship)
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Bachelor: Education. Allame Tabatabaee. (Government University) -Tehran. Iran.
Research Interest and Experiences
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Cultural adaptation and integration
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Technology integration
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Critical Thinking
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Mobile learning
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Technology Acceptance Models
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Social media in education
Previous work Experience
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Lecturer in Settlementi. Implementing workshops in Tampere (2018 –now in Finland)
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Associate professor (2012-2016) [in Iran]
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Head of instructional technology department (2013-2016) [in Iran]
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Lecturer in Education faculty (1996 -2012): for courses such as Teaching and Learning method, Pedagogy, Instructional Technologies, Technology integration, Designing media for learning. [in Iran] http://psyes.azad.ac.ir/uploads/hoseini.pdf
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Supervision and referee of proposals and studies of other researchers (in Azad University) (since 2012). [in Iran]
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Committee member for research committee to approve proposals of students and teachers and selection of doctoral candidate in Islamic Azad University (2014- 2016) [in Iran]
Awards, prizes and honors
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Award for the lecture in mobile learning from representative of UNESCO in Iran in mobile learning day (2014)- Rajaee University-Tehran
Linguistic Skills
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Persian
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English
Research funding as well as leadership and supervision
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Major Research Funding (grants and appropriations from university)
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Collaborative Learning for Development of Critical Thinking (2006-2008) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University- Tehran - Iran - 30,000,000 Rails Funding
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Technological Pedagogical Content Kn0wledge in Iranian Students (2009-2011) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University-south Tehran branch – 50,000,000 Rails Funding
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The Comparison between Direct Instruction and Instruction based on Consturctivism on TPACK (2011-2013) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University-south Tehran branch – 150,000,000 Rails Funding
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Factors Influencing on Mobile Usage based on UTAUT (2013-2016) – Main researcher – Islamic Azad University-south Tehran branch – 150,000,000 Rails Funding
Merits in teaching and pedagogical competence
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Implementing Workshops:
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Critical Thinking Practice (In Iran and Finland)
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Life Style Skills (In Iran and Finland)
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Internet addiction and the ways for dealing (In Finland)
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Ethical growth (In Finland)
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Cultural Adaptation
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Social media
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Move from Web 1 to Web 4 in Education
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Technology Integration in teaching
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Mobile Learning
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Developing the Questionnaire:
Questionnaire to Measure Perceived Technology Integration Knowledge of Teachers (TPACK) Available online in URL: http://www.midss.org/sites/default/files/questionnaire_zahra__anand.pdf
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Supervising and referee for more than 50 master thesis.Other academic merits
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Editorial Review Board: (In international Journals)
Journal of Technology and Teacher Education http://www.aace.org/pubs/jtate/board.cfm
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Reviewer in International Journals:
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Journal of Computer Assisted Learning. (ISI Web of Science)
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Asian Journal of Education and E-learning
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Reviewer in many Iranian journals [in Persian language].
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Editorial Board in Conference
1) National Conference of Information and Communication Technology, Tehran- Iran. May 12-13 2015 Editorial board page: http://ictconf.ir/fa/page.php?rid=34
2) The 7th National Conference on Education. Tehran- Iran. 6 and 7 May 2015. Editorial board page: http://7theducation.ir/website/44#126
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Invited keynote lectures in conferences in Iran and abroad
Scientific and Societal Impact of Research
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Published Books
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Hosseini, Z. (2001). Design and Production Media for Educational Purposes. Daneshyar press. Tehran. Iran [second edition in 2007]. In Persian.
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Hosseini, Z. (2016). Effective use of Technology in Teaching with Technology Integration based on TPACK. Andishe Noavaran. Tehran. Iran. In Persian.
·Papers Presented in International Conferences
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Hosseini, Z., & Faghiharam, B. (2008). The Effect of Critical Thinking on Collaborative Learning. Proceeding of International Conference in Educational Innovation.6-8 May 2008.
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Azimi, M. & Hosseini, Z. (2009). Creativity in Assessment. Proceeding of International Conference on Education for All. 17-19 August 2009.
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Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K. (2009). The Challenges of Internet Use in Teaching. Proceeding of International conference on Education for All. 17-19 August 2009.
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Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K., 2010. How to Study and Evaluate Teacher's Knowledge for Technology Integration. Proceeding of The Third Asia Pacific Educational Research Association Conference (APERA2010). 23-26 November 2010.
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Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K., (2011) An Effective Model for Technology Integration in Science Teacher Education. Proceeding of International Conference on Science and Technology Education Focus on the Islamic World.21-24 July. 2011.
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Hosseini, Z., & Tee, M. Y. (2011). Development of TPCK through PjBL. Proceeding of1st International Conference on World-Class Networking for World-Class Education (ICWEd 2011). 5-6 December 2011.
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Hosseini, Z., & Tee, M. Y. (2012). Conditions Influencing Development of Teachers’ Knowledge for Technology Integration in Teaching. Proceeding of International Conference of Advanced Information System, E-Education & Development (ICAISED 2012). 7-8 February 2012.
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Hosseini, Z., & Anand, K. (2012). Developing an Instrument to Measure Perceived Technology Integration Knowledge of Teachers. Proceeding of International Conference of Advanced Information System, E-Education & Development (ICAISED 2012). 7-8 February 2012.
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Hosseini, Z., & Azimi, M. (2012). Measuring Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) of Pre-service Teachers. Proceeding of 6th International Symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (6th SASTech 2012). 24-25 th March 2012.
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Hosseini, Z., & Azimi, M. (2012). Integration of Technology in Teaching and Learning: Models and Strategies. Proceeding of 6th International Symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (SAS Tech 2012). 24-25th March 2012. Available on URL: http://khi.ac.ir/Research_Portal/6thSASTech/Computer/Computer_11.pdf
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Hosseini, Z., & Kamal, A. (2013). How to Design Effective Multimedia Presentations. In 7th International Symposium on Advances in Science and Technology (7th SASTech 2013) (pp. 7-8). Available on URL: http://www.civilica.com/EnPaper--SASTECH07_104.html
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Hosseini, Z. & Kotilainen, S. (2018) Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Constructivism versus Positivism. Interactive Technology in Education: Conference 2018 (ITK). Cumulus Resort Aulanko, Hämeenlinna. Finland. 11.-13.04.2018
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Hosseini, Z (2018), Do the Current Students in Europe Presume the Future Immigrant? Adult education and struggles for democracy in precarious times. Linköping University, Sweden. 9–20 October 2018.
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Hosseini, Z. (2018). The Cultural Challenges of Students’ Mobility. IX International Russian Higher Education Conference (RHEC) in Russia on October 23-25, 2018
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Hosseini, Z. (2018). Teaching and Learning in Culturally Diverse Academic Environments. FERA Conference on Education, Tampere 15.−16.11.2018.
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Hosseini, Z (2019). Iranian students’ experiences and viewpoints in Finland: An intercultural perspective. Workshop "Community relations and promoting participation". ETMU Conference in Tampere, 14-15 November 2019
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Hosseini, Z & Kotilainen, S. Okkonen, J. (2020). Social Media for Enhancing Cultural Adaptation in Higher Education: Iranian Students in Finland. (accepted) The International Media Education Summit. University of Leeds on April 2nd and 3rd, 2020.
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Papers Presented in National Conferences
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Hosseini, Z. (2001). The Necessity and Limitations of Women's Employment. Employment Conference. Rodehen University. Iran.
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Hosseini, Z. (2003). Usages of TQM in Educational Organizations. Proceeding of Role of TQM in Education Conference. Rodehen University. Iran.
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Hosseini, Z. (2005). Role of Women in Research. Proceeding of Women and Research Conference. Mashhad University. Iran
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Hosseini, Z. (2006). Women, Education and Technology. Proceeding of Women and Technology Conference. Ilam University. Iran
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Hosseini, Z. (2006). Gender inequality in the use of ICT. Reasons and Solutions. Proceeding of National Conference of Women and Internet. Iran www.wit.ir
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Hosseini, Z. (2007). Challenges in Virtual University. Proceeding of National Conference of virtual world. Rodehen University.
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Hosseini, Z. (2008). Quality in Distance Learning. Proceeding of National Conference of Distance Learning. Tehran. 2008
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Hosseini, Z. (2014). Technology Integration based on TPACK. Proceeding of National Instruction Conference. Tehran. 7-8 May 2014.
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Hosseini. Z.& Ghasemi, F. (2015) The Effect of Constructivism on Physics Learning and Academic Achievement Motivation. 7th National Conference on Education. Tehran- Iran. 6 and 7 May 2015.
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Hosseini, Z. & Mohammadi, M. (2015). The Effect of Simulation on Learning. 7th National Conference on Education. Tehran- Iran. 6 and 7 May 2015.
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Published Journals Articles
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Hosseini, Z. (2003). The Role of Nonverbal Communication in teaching. Journal of Skills in Teaching. Educational Technology [in Persian]
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Hosseini, Z. (2004). Cooperative Decision in Education. Journal of Labour and Society [in Persian]
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Hosseini, Z. (2009). Collaborating Learning and Critical Thinking" Journal of Iranian Psychologies. 5(19). P. 199 - 208. Available online in URL: http://en.journals.sid.ir/ViewPaper.aspx?ID=145901[Abstract in English, Full text in Persian]
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Hosseini, Z., & Tee, M. Y. (2012). Conditions Influencing Development of Teachers’ Knowledge for Technology Integration in Teaching: OLS Journal: Issue: January/ February 2012: Advanced in Information System, E-Education & Development, Published by: OLS Journals. Available online in URL: http://www.ijitcs.com/icaised2012/Meng+hosseini.php [Full text in English]
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Hosseini, Z., & Kamal, A. (2013). A Survey on Pre-service and In-service Teachers’ Perceptions of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK). The Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Technology, 1(2), 1-7. Available online in: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.678.9130&rep=rep1&type=pdf#page=7 [Full text in English]
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Hosseini, Z. (2015). Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge through Constructionist Activities. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 182, 98-103. Online in: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042815030189. [Full text in English]
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Mahmoodi, M. & Hosseini, Z. (2015). The effect of computer simulation on students' academic motivation in computer lessons. Research in Education. 1(4). P.26-32. Available on URL:http://jorie.sru.ac.ir/pdf_396_2a0ffe2f1e86ccaddb6608217d44508d.html [Abstract in English , Full text in Persian]
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Hosseini, Z. (2016). The effect of simulation environment on students’ self-efficacy. Journal of Academic Studies in Education and Psychology. 1 (1). 3-11. Available online on URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/310691876_The_Effect_of_Simulated_Environment_on_Students'_Self-efficacy [Full text in English]
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Hosseini, Z. (2016). The Usage of Constructivism to Enhance Technology Integration Knowledge. Journal of Technology of Education- Approved by Shahid Rajayee Teacher Training University, 10(2). P.155-164. Available online on URL: http://jte.srttu.edu/article_439_91.html [Abstract in English, Full text in Persian]
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Hosseini, Z. (2016). The Comparison between the Effect of Constructivism and Directed Instruction on Student Teachers’ Technology Integration. New Educational Approach. Approved journal of University of Isfahan. 10(2). 21-40. Available online on URL: http://uijs.ui.ac.ir/nea/article-1-1556-en.html [Abstract in English, Full text in Persian]
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Hosseini, Z. (2016). The potential of directed instruction to teach effectively technology usage. World Journal on Educational Technology: 8(3), 172-179. Available on URL: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1141851[Full text in English]
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Safari, A., & Hosseini, Z. (2016). The Effect of Workshop Training Method and Electronic Teaching Method on Mathematics Learning. EJMS European Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies.3 (1). 166-171 Available on URL: http://journals.euser.org/files/articles/ejms_sep_dec_16/Azam.pdf [Full text in English]
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Hosseini, Z. & Hosseini, Z. (2017). The relationship between using social network and social skills of students. Technology Instruction and Learning. 3(9). P. 91-110. URL: http://jti.atu.ac.ir/article_10684.html [Full text in English]
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Hosseini Z., Kotilainen S., Okkonen J. (2020) The Potential of Social Media to Enhance Cultural Adaptation: A Study on Iranian Student in the Finnish Context. In: Rocha Á., Ferrás C., Montenegro Marin C., Medina García V. (eds) Information Technology and Systems. ICITS 2020. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1137. Springer, Cham URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-40690-5_52
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Member of International Societies:
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association [IEETA]
Association of Teacher Educators [ATE]