Professor Noraffandy Yahaya

Professor Noraffandy Yahaya

  • Adjunct Professor
Department of Educational Development and Innovation
  • School of Education
SDGs Focus

Biography

NORAFFANDY YAHAYA is a Professor of Learning Technologies at Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia since 2023. He is currently a Dean at Faculty of Educational Sciences and Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He obtained his PhD in ICT in Education from University of Leeds, United Kingdom. He was a Chair at School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UTM for 2 years and Head of Department at Department of Mathematics & Science Education and Creative Multimedia for 8 Years and appointed as Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation of Faculty of Education until 2018. Noraffandy has research background in Online Learning and ICT in Education. He has conducted numerous studies on students’ interaction in Online Learning Environment, Learning Analytics and Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). He has been published more than 85 papers in Web of Science and Scopus Indexed journal in the research area of Online Learning, ICT in Education and the use of technology in teaching and learning. Dr Noraffandy also a Reviewer for Q1/Q2 papers in Computers & Education, IEEE Transaction on Education, Technology in Society, Interactive Learning Environment, BMC Medical Education and Science Progress. Noraffandy has also been invited as keynote speaker by universities in China, Pakistan and Malaysia. He has been a supervisor to more than 25 completed master degree students and 20 completed PhD students. Currently, he has 11 PhD students under his supervision. He has also been appointed as external examiner for universities in Malaysia and Australia for doctoral theses and has been an assessor for Master dissertation for university in New Zealand. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Ph.D (Digital Learning), University of Leeds, England, UK.
  • Master in Education ( Educational Technology), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
  • Bachelor of Science and Computer with Education (Chemistry), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia UTM

Research Interests

  • Instructional Technologies
  • Digital Learning
  • Learning Analytics

Teaching Areas

  • Educational Technology Foundation
  • Multimedia in Education
  • Creative Multimedia Technology
  • Technology and Media Design
  • Best Practices and Innovative Approaches Teaching and Learning
  • Organization and Resource Management 

Courses Taught

  •  Foundation in Educational Technology and Research
  • User Interaction in Digital Learning
  • Technology and Media Design
  • Best Practices of Teaching and Learning in New Media
  • Organization and Resource Management 

Notable Publications

  1. Ghani, I.B.A., Ibrahim, N.H., Yahaya, N., Surif, J. (2017), Enhancing students' HOTS in laboratory educational activity by using concept map as an alternative assessment tool, Chemistry Education Research and Practice, 18 (4), pp. 849-874. DOI: 10.1039/c7rp00120g  (Q1 Journal, IF : 2.959) : Role : Co-Author
  2. Chee, K.N., Yahaya, N., Ibrahim, N.H., Hasan, M.N. (2017),  Review of mobile learning trends 2010-2015: A meta-analysis, Educational Technology and Society, 20 (2), pp. 113-26. . (Q1 Journal, IF : 3.522): Role : UTM First Author   

3. Abuhassna H.,Al-Rahmi W.M.,Yahaya N.,Zakaria M.A.Z.M.,Kosnin A.B.M.,Darwish M., Development of a new model on utilizing online learning platforms to improve students’ academic achievements and satisfaction, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education,Vol(17),Issue 11. Springer Nature, (Q1 Journal, IF : 4.944) : Role : Co-Author   

4.  Al-Rahmi, W.M., Yahaya, N., Alamri, M.M., Alyoussef, I.Y.b, Al-Rahmi, A.M., Kamin, Y.B., Integrating innovation diffusion theory with technology acceptance model: supporting  students’ attitude towards using a massive open online courses (MOOCs) systems, Interactive Learning Environment, (Article in Press)(Q1 Journal, IF : 3.928),  Role : Corresponding Author ( early access WOS)   

5.  Al-Rahmi, W.M., Yahaya, N.,Social Media Based Collaborative Learning : The Effect on Learning Success with the Moderationg Role of Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying, Interactive Learning Environment, (Article in Press)(Q1 Journal, IF : 3.928),  Role : Corresponding Author ( early access WOS) 
 

6.  Yaacob, A., Shapii, A., Saad Alobaisy, A., Al-Rahmi, W.M., Al-Dheleai, Y.M., Yahaya, N., Alamri, M.M. (2019), Vocabulary Learning Strategies Through Secondary Students at Saudi School in Malaysia, SAGE Open, 9 (1). .(Q3 Journal, IF : 0.675),  Role : UTM First Author    

7.     Abdul Hanid M.F.; Mohamad Said M.N.H., Yahaya N. & Abdullah Z., (2022), Effects of augmented reality application integration with computational thinking in geometry topics, Education and Information Technologies, Open Access.Role : CoAuthor  

8. Saidin, N.F.,Halim, N.D.A.,Yahaya, N., Zulkifli, N.N. 2024,  Enhancing students’ critical thinking and visualisation skills through mobile augmented reality Knowledge Management and E-Learning, 16(1), pp. 1–41  

9. Samsul, S.A., Yahaya, N., Abuhassna, H. 2023,Education big data and learning analytics: a bibliometric analysis Humanities and Social Sciences Communications,  10(1), 709  

10. Dahri, N.A., Yahaya, N., Al-Rahmi, W.M.,Soomro, R.B., Shutaleva, A.2024,Investigating AI-based academic support acceptance and its impact on students’ performance in Malaysian and Pakistani higher education institutions Education and Information Technologies,  29(14), pp. 18695–1874

   

Professional Associations

  1. Membership Association for Learning Technology, UK, International Membership, 2014-2015
  2. Association for Educational Communication & Technology, USA, International Membership,2014-2015