Soufiane LAHMINE
Technology trainer, Educational Researcher in ICT4E and ICT4D, and Senior Instructional Designer in Ifrane, Morocco
Mr. Soufiane Lahmine is a distinguished Digital Learning Expert with profound expertise in educational digital transformation, EdTech, and techno-pedagogical instructional design. His career, starting in 2010, marks over a decade of pioneering integration of education with advanced technology, collaborating with universities, NGOs, and global organizations.
In 2012, Lahmine's excellence as valedictorian in Morocco's first multimedia instructional design (M.Ed) cohort. Freshly motivated he was the founder of the first Community of Practice (COP) hub for educational technology innovations, notably through an impactful mLearning blog. His journey from entry-level to Senior Instructional Designer has seen him significantly influence educational content creation in projects like ITQANE, enhancing teacher training modules.
Lahmine's prowess in ICT for Education (ICT4E) and ICT for Development (ICT4D) has made him a pivotal Trainer of Trainers and Facilitator, improving sectors like agriculture through Web 2.0 tools for information exchange in rural areas. As a staunch proponent of educational innovation, he has played a key role in the ICT Days in Education event since 2014, bringing together MENA and worldwide educators to share pioneering ideas.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Lahmine shifted focus to Hy-flex & online technologies, designing training to meet new educational challenges. His current roles include Assessment Expert within the Erasmus+ KA2 capacity building for higher education project Coretev and volunteering as an IT consultant with the Global Alliance for Africa, empowering middle school teachers in Morocco's marginalized communities.
In 2023, Lahmine was recognized as the Community of Innovative Educators Ambassador of Morocco by the European Training Foundation (EU), a testament to his commitment to transforming education, training, and reforms. Presently, as Lead Instructional Designer at the Online Course & Program Development Unit at Al Akhawayn University's Center for Teaching and Learning in Ifrane, Morocco, he continues to champion the fusion of technology with education, creating innovative learning environments and shaping the educational landscape for the future.