معرفی
Samer Hijazi is a Professor at Texas Lutheran University (TLU) specializing in integrating technology into education. His work focuses on web development, database systems, and innovative teaching methodologies. He holds a D.B.A. in Information Systems from the University of Sarasota, an M.A. in Economics from Morgan State University, a B.S. in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from Towson State University, and an A.A. in Computer Science from Montgomery College.
Research & Collaboration
His research emphasizes practical applications of technology in education, including:
- Web technologies interfacing with relational databases
- AJAX-based rich user interfaces
- Portable learning environments via USB drives
- Knowledge management systems with business intelligence components
Presentations & Publications
Key contributions include:
- ACET Conference 2013 presentations on WAMP server utilization and Syrian student virtual learning communities
- ASCUE presentation on portable web programming tools
- Development of Camtasia-based instructional videos
Awards & Leadership
Recipient of the 2001 Servant Leader of the Year award. Served as President-elect of the Association of Computer Educators in Texas (ACET). Advocates for technology-enhanced education through campaigns like the Seguin Respect Initiative.
Teaching Innovations
Pioneered using jump drives for teaching web programming via XAMPP Lite, enabling offline development environments. Developed methodologies to teach object-oriented concepts through JavaScript. Focused on making technology accessible in resource-constrained settings.
