Industrious Instructional Designer with a master’s in information and communication technology in Education. I offer a dynamic blend of expertise to enhance and integrate educational technologies into teaching and learning design to create high-quality online materials, informed by pedagogical theories to improve learning engagement experience. A strong attention to detail collaborator with different departments to build innovative authentic engaging, accessible, and transformative learning journeys that prepare students for real-world success. Adept at using relevant learning technologies, design principles, for target audiences. Addicted to user centered interactive and collaborative pedagogy training with 8 years’ experience in higher education punctuated by 13 years of teaching in a school environment.

Alfred Machingambi

Industrious Instructional Designer with a master’s in information and communication technology in Education. I offer a dynamic blend of expertise to enhance and integrate educational technologies into teaching and learning design to create high-quality online materials, informed by pedagogical theories to improve learning engagement experience. A strong attention to detail collaborator with different departments to build innovative authentic engaging, accessible, and transformative learning journeys that prepare students for real-world success. Adept at using relevant learning technologies, design principles, for target audiences. Addicted to user centered interactive and collaborative pedagogy training with 8 years’ experience in higher education punctuated by 13 years of teaching in a school environment.

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Industrious Instructional Designer with a master’s in information and communication technology in Education. I offer a dynamic blend of expertise to enhance and integrate educational technologies into teaching and learning design to create high-quality online materials, informed by pedagogical theories to improve learning engagement experience.

A strong attention to detail collaborator with different departments to build innovative authentic engaging, accessible, and transformative learning journeys that prepare students for real-world success. Adept at using relevant learning technologies, design principles, for target audiences. Addicted to user centered interactive and collaborative pedagogy training with 8 years’ experience in higher education punctuated by 13 years of teaching in a school environment.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Educational Technology, Research, and Assessment Tech support / Hyflex on Blackboard & Gen Education course coordinator at Northern Illinois University
August 1, 2025 - Present
Co-ordinated various general – teacher education courses. Supported Teaching assistants and Professors on Blackboard as a Learning Management System. Supported some professors on teaching technologies.
National Educational Technologist at Rosebank College Central Office
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Designed Short Learning online and blended learning courses to meet specified requirements. Ensured Learning Management System compliance, promoted use of technologies in teaching and learning spaces. Built multimedia-rich learning modules, digital portfolios, and reflection tools using Moodle. Collaborated with experts to develop workplace-relevant activities and assessments. Implemented quality assurance processes in all course materials. Supported the implementation of collaborative project environments. Guided faculty and mentors on using the online environment effectively. Collaborated with academics/Professors conducting online lectures using emerging technologies. Designed modules to leverage the LMS to deliver interactive learning experiences. Facilitated training to guide development of content before deploying it to the Learning Management System.
Teaching & Learning Technologies events designer/ Lecturer -on MOODLE at STADIO Waterfall
January 1, 2018 - June 30, 2021
Integrated principles of teaching and learning to inform interactive engagement. Conducted professional development to enhance use of technologies by academics. Designed module content in line with design principles to support the development of learning material. Built multimedia-rich learning modules, digital portfolios, and reflection tools using Moodle. Collaborated with experts to develop workplace-relevant activities, assessments. Supported the implementation of collaborative project environments. Ensured quality assurance, learner data integration, and continuous improvement of the digital learning experience. Provided guidance to faculty and mentors on using the online environment effectively. Assisted academics/Professors on conducting online lectures using emerging technologies. Facilitated content development before deploying it to the LMS.
Instructional Designer / Educational Technologist – Assessment Design Manager SCM – online part-time at Missional University
November 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021
Build multimedia-rich learning modules. Promote use of technologies in the teaching and learning space. Build digital portfolios, and reflection tools using Moodle. Facilitated training to guide development of content before deploying it to the Learning Management System. Designed and formulated content with goals in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts. Utilised tools such as Trello, Slack and Google Drive for curriculum development and collaboration and content management.
Grade Head at Bordeaux School
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
I taught Mathematics, Sciences, and chess. Created, designed, and developed content, mainly for Mathematics and Sciences teaching. Administered, managed, and coordinated the teaching and learning process at Grade level.
Online facilitator on Blackboard Ultra (Part-time) at University of the Free State
December 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Assisted over students on access and content interpretation on Blackboard weekly. Resolved some technical issues for students. Graded student assessments. Resolved LMS access related issues within the Blackboard environment. Interpreted content using a variety of online tools for better understanding. Grading student assessments. Discussion board monitoring and engaging students.
Grade Teacher at Bordeaux School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2016
Mathematics & Science Teaching; Created, designed & developed content for Maths and Sciences. Created, designed, and monitored assessment processes within Grade level.

Education

Ph.D. Instructional Technology at Northern Illinois University, USA
August 1, 2024 - December 28, 2025
Master in Education: Information and Communication Technology in Education at University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
February 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Honours Degree in Education: Information Communication Technology at University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
February 1, 2015 - May 1, 2017
Advanced Certificate in Education: Mathematics Education at University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
February 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013
Diploma in Education: Art at University of Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe
January 1, 2001 - November 1, 2003

Qualifications

Fundamental digital of teaching & learning
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Designing digital teaching & learning
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Excellence in Digital Teaching and Learning
March 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment