Hebatalla Ouda
Educational Development Associate
Telecommunications Research Lab at Queen鈥檚 University
Hebatalla Ouda is a passionate Ph.D. student and research assistant at the Telecommunications Research Lab at Queen鈥檚 University, where she has devoted her academic career towards exploring cutting-edge technologies. She earned her MSc from Queen鈥檚 University, conducting research on the development of intelligent healthcare applications by leveraging the power of the metaverse and big data technologies. Her research aims to create innovative solutions that can transform the healthcare industry by enhancing patient care, improving diagnosis, and optimizing treatment processes.
In addition to her research endeavors, Hebatalla is committed to giving back to the academic and local communities. She has demonstrated leadership abilities through her involvement in various student organizations. She served as the vice president of the Egyptian Students Association at Queen鈥檚, where she worked to support and advocate for Egyptian students, fostering a sense of community and belonging. Her leadership extended to the Graduate Computing Society at Queen鈥檚, where she also served as vice president, contributing to initiatives that enhance the academic and social experiences of graduate students at the school of computing.
Hebatalla鈥檚 dedication to education is evident in her outstanding contributions as a teaching assistant (TA). She has been recognized with the Excellence in Teaching award from the School of Computing, a testament to her commitment to delivering high-quality education and mentoring students. Additionally, she received the SGPS Teaching Assistant/Teaching Fellow Excellence Award, further highlighting her impact on students and her ability to create an engaging and supportive learning environment.
In her current role as an Education Development Associate with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Queen鈥檚 University, Hebatalla is focused on supporting new educators as they embark on their teaching careers. She brings a wealth of experience, a passion for innovative teaching pedagogies, and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in higher education. Her work at the CTL involves developing resources, providing mentorship, and facilitating workshops that empower educators to adopt best practices in teaching and learning.
The Educational Development Associates (EDA) program is an internship-like opportunity for graduate students with an interest in teaching and learning. Each year the Centre hires up to three graduate students to work closely with an Educational Developer to design and deliver programming to support TAs', graduate students' and post-doctoral fellows' ongoing professional development as educators. If you're interested in the possibility of work as an EDA, look for announcements each May for upcoming opportunities.
Contact the current EDAs at TA&GradCTL@queensu.ca if you would like any additional information about CTL programming for graduate students.
What Kind of Support do EDAs Provide?
The EDA team can support graduate students, Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows in the following ways:
- Individual or group consultations about syllabus design, teaching dossiers, instructional strategies
- Classroom teaching observations (both virtual and in-person)
- Discuss ideas and strategies for active learning in your lectures, tutorials, or labs