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Ghislain Maurice Norbert Isabwe

Ghislain Maurice Norbert Isabwe

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Institutt for informasjons- og kommunikasjonsteknologi >

 

+47 37 23 37 82

+47 962 08 754

Kontor:
A3093 ( Jon Lilletuns vei 9, Grimstad )
Kontortid:
9:00 -17:00

Dr. Ghislain (Maurice) Isabwe is an expert in the fields of multimedia and educational technology, integrating cutting-edge digital solutions into university pedagogy. His extensive research and practical applications in human-computer interaction, extended reality, and usability engineering have significantly contributed to the advancement of interactive systems design and development of effective learning environments.

Education

Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technology, University of Agder (Norway, 2013) 

M.Phil. in Advanced Telecommunications, Swansea University (UK, 2011)

M.Sc. in Communications Engineering, The Robert Gordon University (UK, 2007)

B. Eng. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Bharathiar University (India, 2002)

Experience

2014 -- : Associate Professor, Department of ICT, University of Agder, Norway

2013 - 2014: Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Agder, Norway

2010 - 2013: PhD research fellow, University of Agder, Norway

2008 - 2010: Field Service Engineer, Welsh Video Network, Swansea University, UK.

2005 - 2007: Director of Information and Communication Technology Unit, Ministry of Public Service and Labour, Rwanda

2002 - 2006: ICT Instructor (part time), Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Rwanda

2002 - 2005: Electronics Systems Engineer, Informatics Section, Caisse Sociale du Rwanda.

Forskning

  • Interaction Design
  • Extended Reality Technology (AR, VR, MR, XR)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
  • Educational Technology
  • University Pedagogy

Undervisning

Arbeidserfaring

  • Human-Computer Interaction: Expert in interaction design, developing and evaluating user interfaces, focusing on enhancing user experience in mobile, web and extended reality (XR) environments.

  • Educational Technology and University Pedagogy: Proficient in leveraging technology for education, including e-learning platforms, digital tools, and extended reality applications to enhance learning experiences.

  • Extended Reality Technology: Specialized in the design and application of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), creating immersive and interactive user experiences across various application domains.

  • International Project Management: Experienced in managing large-scale international projects, coordinating cross-cultural teams, and delivering results in a global context, particularly in digital technology and education sectors.

Faglige interesser

  • Interaction Design 
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Human-centred design, Requirements engineering, Usability engineering, User experience testing & evaluation
  • Mobile Technology for Education
  • Online and Distance Education
  • Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
  • International Online Tutor Course

    Prosjekter

    Research activities

    Member of Multimedia and eLearning research group.

    Participate in several projects with emphasis on human-centred design of interactive sytems, usability engineering, user experience design and technology enhanced learning in higher education.

    PhD projects Supervision :

    1. Renée P. Schulz (2014– 2018).Listening to Teachers’Needs: Human-centred Design for Mobile Technology in Higher Education
    2. Godfrey Mayende (2014– 2020). Designing for Effective Online Learning Groups
    3. Ninni-Marie Høgstad (2014– 2021). Engineering students´ problem solving using SIm2Bil: Simulation & Visualization in Mathematics Education for Engineers.
    4. Derek Woodgate (2016 – 2021). The Augmented Learner: The pivotal role of multimedia enhanced learning as part of an integrated learning model designed to accelerate delivery of higher levels of learner creativity. (DPhilos).

    Participated as a project leader/ coordinator of the following (selected) research projects:

    1. TELLS: Transformative Education and Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Growth ( 2021 - 2026; Budget: 20MNOK, Source of funding: NORAD)
    2. EQIP : Enhancing Quality and Internationalisation of Study Programmes Through Mobile Transformative Pedagogy ( 2019 - 2024; total budget: 5MNOK; Source of funding: HKDIR)
    3. DELP: Distance Education Leapfrogging Project ( from 2014 to 2020; total budget: 21MNOK; source of funding: NORAD)
    4. ADILA: Agder Digital Learning Arena (from 2013 to 2017; total budget: NOK 13 million; Source: UiA)
    5. BASE: Competence Development in E-Learning, Engineering & Energy sector (Norway & East Africa, 2015 - 2020, Budget: 20 million USD)
    6. A-PASS: Agder Peer Assessment System (from June 2012 to June 2014, budget: NOK 500 000; Source: UiA)
    7. MOBIPEV: Mobile Peer Evaluation Project (from 2011 to 2013; total budget: NOK 250000; Source: UiA)

     

      Vitenskapelige publikasjoner

      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Madshaven, Julie Madelen; Sundbø, Haakon (2023). Active learning in interactive system design courses. INTED2023 Proceedings. ISBN: 978-84-09-49026-4. International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED). Chapter.
      • Olum, Hellen Mula Apondi; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2023). SUPPORTING TEACHERS FOR ONLINE TEACHING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC. INTED2023 Proceedings. ISBN: 978-84-09-49026-4. International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED). Chapter.
      • Holst, Christine; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Sukums, Felix; Ngowi, Helena; Kajuna, Flora; Radovanović, Danica; Mansour, Wisam; Mwakapeje, Elibariki R.; Cardellichio, Peter; Ngowi, Bernard James; Noll, Josef; Winkler, Andrea Sylvia (2021). Development of digital health messages for rural populations in Tanzania: Multi- And interdisciplinary approach. JMIR mhealth and uhealth. ISSN: 2291-5222. 9 (9). s 213 - 239. doi:10.2196/25558.
      • Madshaven, Julie Madelen; Markseth, Tonje Fjeldstad; Jomås, David Bye; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Ottestad, Morten; Reichert, Frank; Sanfilippo, Filippo (2021). Investigating the User Experience of Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Solution for Biomechatronics Laboratory and Home Environment. Frontiers in Virtual Reality. 2doi:10.3389/frvir.2021.645042.
      • Holst, Christine; Kajuna, Flora; Ngowi, Helena; Sukums, Felix; Radovanovic, Danica; Mansour, Wisam A.; Mwakapeje, Elibariki; Diep, Lien My; Kebede, Tewodros Aragie; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Noll, Josef; Ngowi, Bernard James; Winkler, Andrea Sylvia (2019). Digital Health Information in Iringa, Tanzania: Development, Provision and Testing the Effect of Digital Health Messages to Rural Communities. Proceedings of the 17th Scandinavian Conference on Health Informatics 2019. ISBN: 978-91-7929-957-6. Linköping University Electronic Press. chapter. s 179 - 179.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Reichert, Frank; Konnestad, Morgan (2019). Using Multi-touch Multi-user Interactive Walls for Collaborative Active Learning. HCI International 2019 – Late Breaking Posters. ISBN: 978-3-030-30711-0. Springer Nature. chapter. s 192 - 199.
      • Gwamba, Gerald; Mayende, Godfrey; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Birevu Muyinda, Paul (2018). Conceptualising Design of Learning Management Systems to Address Institutional Realities. Teaching and Learning in a Digital World roceedings of the 20th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning. ISBN: 978-3-319-73209-1. Springer. chapter.
      • Woodgate, Derek; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2018). Developing future vision landscape and models of technology enhanced learning. INTED Proceedings. ISSN: 2340-1079. doi:10.21125/inted.2018.1608.
      • Nabushawo, Harriet M.; Muyinda, Paul Birevu; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Prinz, Andreas; Mayende, Godfrey (2018). Improving Online Interaction Among Blended Distance Learners at Makerere University. Teaching and Learning in a Digital World roceedings of the 20th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning. ISBN: 978-3-319-73209-1. Springer. chapter. s 63 - 69.
      • Noll, Josef; Mansour, Wisam A.; Holst, Christine; Dixit, Sudhir; Sukums, Felix; Ngowi, Helena; Radovanović, Danica; Mwakapeje, Elibariki; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Winkler, Andrea Sylvia; Ngowi, Bernard James (2018). Internet Lite for Sustainable Development. Nordic and Baltic Journal of Information and Communications Technologies. ISSN: 1902-097X. 2018 (1). s 223 - 238. doi:10.13052/nbjict1902-097X.2018.012.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Prinz, Andreas; Birevu Muyinda, Paul; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2018). Towards Technology for Supporting Effective Online Learning Groups. 11th IMCL 2017: Interactive Mobile Communication Technologies and Learning. ISBN: 978-3-319-75175-7. Springer. chapter. s 361 - 371.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Moxnes, Margrethe Synnøve; Ristesund, Marie; Woodgate, Derek (2017). Children’s Interactions Within a Virtual Reality Environment for Learning Chemistry. Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences. ISBN: 978-3-319-60017-8. Springer. Proceedings of International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics. s 221 - 233.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Moxnes, Margrethe Synnøve; Ristesund, Marie (2017). Discounted prototyping of virtual reality solutions for science education. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS). ISSN: 0302-9743. 10289 LNCSs 484 - 498. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-58637-3_38.
      • Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Prinz, Andreas; Hara, Takahiro (2017). High-Level Context Information for Tasks in Teaching. Advances in Human Factors in Training, Education, and Learning Sciences. ISBN: 978-3-319-60017-8. Springer. Chapter. s 278 - 289.
      • Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Lazareva, Aleksandra; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Prinz, Andreas (2017). Higher Education Teachers Meet Mobile Technology: Application and Acceptance. EDULEARN17 proceedings : 9th international confererence om education and new learning technologies. ISBN: 978-84-697-3777-4. The International Academy of Technology, Education and Development. Chapter. s 9237 - 9246.
      • Mukabunani, Alphonsine; Nytun, Jan Pettersen; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2017). Human-centred design of ontology based clinical decision support system. Proceedings of the International Conference E-Health 2017. ISBN: 978-989-8533-65-4. IADIS Press. Paper. s 34 - 44.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Prinz, Andreas; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2017). Improving Communication in Online Learning Systems. CSEDU 2017 9th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER SUPPORTED EDUCATION.. ISBN: 978-989-758-239-4. SciTePress. Kapittel. s 300 - 307.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Prinz, Andreas; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Muyinda, Paul Birevu (2017). Learning Groups in MOOCs : Lessons for Online Learning in Higher Education. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP). ISSN: 2192-4880. 7 (2). s 109 - 124. doi:10.3991/ijep.v7i2.6925.
      • Sunday, Joseph; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Ali, Muhammad Usman; Schulz, Renee Patrizia (2017). Towards Personalization of Peer Review in Learning Programming. Emerging Technologies for Education. ISBN: 978-3-319-52835-9. Springer. chapter. s 270 - 277.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Olum, Hellen Mula Apondi; Thormodsæter, Maren Schelbred (2017). Using Prototyping in Authentic Learning of Human-Centred Design of Mobile Apps. Design, User Experience, and Usability: Theory, Methodology, and Management. ISBN: 978-3-319-58633-5. Springer. DUXU Education and Training. s 713 - 726.
      • Hogstad, Ninni Marie; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2017). Using the theory of instrumental genesis to study students’ work with a digital tool for applying integrals in a kinematic simulation. Proceedings of the Tenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME 10). ISBN: 978-1-873769-73-7. European Society for Research in Mathematics Education. chapter. s 2089 - 2096.
      • Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Prinz, Andreas (2016). Development of a Task-Driven Mobile Teaching Tool for Enhancing Teachers’ Motivation. CSEDU 2016 Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer Supported Education, proceedings volume 1. ISBN: 978-989-758-179-3. SciTePress. Chapter. s 251 - 258.
      • Hogstad, Ninni Marie; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Vos, Pauline (2016). Engineering students' use of visualization to communicate about representations and applications in a technological environment. International Network for Didactic Research in University Mathematics : INDRUM. ISSN: 2496-1027. s 211 - 220.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Prinz, Andreas; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Muyinda, Paul Birevu (2016). Learning Groups for MOOCs Lessons for Online Learning in Higher Education. International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL 2016). ISBN: 978-3-319-50336-3. Springer. chapter. s 185 - 198.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Prinz, Andreas; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Muyinda, Paul Birevu; Nampijja, Dianah (2016). Philosophical and ethical concerns in researching online learning groups. 2016 IEEE Conference on e-Learning, e-Management and e-Services (IC3e 2016). ISBN: 9781467390613. IEEE conference proceedings. chapter.
      • Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Prinz, Andreas; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2016). The Use of Game World Tasks Concepts in Higher Education. Serious Games. ISBN: 9783319458403. Springer. Chapter. s 67 - 72.
      • Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank (2015). Ethical Issues of Gamified ICT Tools for Higher Education. IEEE Conference on e-Learning, e-Management and e-Services (IC3e 2015). ISBN: 978-1-4673-9436-9. IEEE conference proceedings. Chapter. s 27 - 31.
      • Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank (2015). Investigating teachers motivation to use ICT tools in higher education. 2015 INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS (ITA) PROCEEDINGS OF THE SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. ISBN: 978-1-4799-8036-9. IEEE conference proceedings. Chapter. s 62 - 67.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Muyinda, Paul Birevu; Prinz, Andreas; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Nampijja, Dianah (2015). Online Learning Needs Assessment in Uganda. Digital Media in Teaching and its Added Value. ISBN: 978-3-8309-3287-1. Waxmann Verlag. Kapittel. s 208 - 224.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Muyinda, Paul Birevu; Prinz, Andreas (2015). Peer Assessment Based Assignment to Enhance Interactions in Online Learning Groups. Proceedings of 2015 International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL). ISBN: 978-1-4799-8707-8. IEEE Press. chapter. s 668 - 672.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Prinz, Andreas; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Muyinda, Paul Birevu (2015). Supporting Learning Groups in Online Learning Environment. CSEDU 2015 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMPUTER SUPPORTED EDUCATION. ISBN: 9789897581076. SciTePress. Chapter. s 390 - 396.
      • Mayende, Godfrey; Birevu Muyinda, Paul; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Walimbwa, Michael; Ndeda Siminyu, Samuel (2014). Facebook mediated interaction and learning in distance learning at Makerere University. International Conference e-Learning. ISBN: 978-989-8704-08-5. IADIS Press. chapter. s 333 - 338.
      • Schulz, Renee Patrizia; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank (2014). Supporting Teachers’ Needs Within and Through E-Learning Systems. International Conference on Web & Open Access to Learning, ICWOAL, 2014. ISBN: 978-1-4799-5739-2. Curran Associates, Inc.. Chapter.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank; Carlsen, Martin; Lian, Thomas Andreé (2014). Using Assessment for Learning Mathematics with Mobile Tablet Based Solutions. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET). ISSN: 1868-8799. 9 (2). doi:10.3991/ijet.v9i2.3219.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank; Carlsen, Martin (2013). Rethinking practices of assessment for learning: Tablet technology supported assessment for learning mathematics. Proceedings of 2013 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE). ISBN: 978-1-4673-6355-6. IEEE Press. Kapittel. s 155 - 159.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank (2013). Revisiting students' privacy in computer supported learning systems. International Conference on Information Society (i-Society 2013). ISBN: 9781908320131. IEEE conference proceedings. kapittel. s 256 - 262.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank; Konnestad, Morgan (2012). A NOVEL APPROACH TO THE APPLICATION OF SEMANTIC WEB TECHNOLOGIES TO STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING. PROCEEDINGS OF THE IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE MOBILE LEARNING 2012. ISBN: 978-972-8939-66-3. IADIS Press. KAPITTEL. s 296 - 301.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank (2012). Developing a formative assessment system for mathematics using mobile technology: A student centred approach. Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and e-Learning Innovations, Sousse, Tunisia, 1-3 July2012. ISBN: 978-9938-9511-4-1. IEEE conference proceedings. Artikkel. s 567 - 572.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2012). Investigating the usability of iPad mobile tablet in formative assessment of a mathematics course. Proceedings of International Conference on Information Society (i-Society 2012). ISBN: 978-1-908320-05-6. IEEE conference proceedings. Research paper. s 39 - 44.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Reichert, Frank; Nyberg, Svein Olav (2012). TOWARDS INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY SUPPORTED PEER-TO-PEER ASSESSMENTS INTO MATHEMATICS EDUCATION:Experiences with iPad Mobile Tablet Technology. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Computer Supported Education CSEDU2012. ISBN: 978-989-8565-07-5. Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication. Research paper. s 119 - 125.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Øysæd, Halvard; Reichert, Frank (2011). FUTURE CONCEPTS FOR UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND LEARNING. PROCEEDINGS OF THE IADIS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE MOBILE LEARNING 2011. ISBN: 978-972-8939-45-8. IADIS Press. KAPITTEL. s 307 - 309.
      • Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Carlsen, Martin; Øysæd, Halvard; Reichert, Frank (2011). On the Mobile Technology Enabled Peer-Evaluation: A User Centric Approach. Strengthening the Role of ICT in Development. ISBN: 978-9970-25-128-5. Fountain Publishers. KAPITTEL 21. s 272 - 285.
      • Prinz, Andreas; Schmidt, Michael; Xanthopoulou, Themis Dimitra; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2021). How to be different - mindset and tools.
      • Muyinda, Paul Birevu; Siminyu, Samuel Ndeda; Aguti, Jessica Norah; Mayende, Godfrey; Nampijja, Dianah; Kajumbula, Richard; Mayanja, Jamiah; Ssebbowa, Dorothy Kyagaba; Nabushawo, Harriet M.; Kabugo, David; Walimbwa, Michael; Mbulankende, Julius Shopi; Turyakira, Nazarius; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert (2019). Lived Experience of Developing a Blended Learning Academic Programme in a Traditionally Presential University.
      • Holst, Christine; Kajuna, Flora; Ngowi, Helena; Sukums, Felix; Radovanović, Danica; Mansour, Wisam A.; Mwakapeje, Elibariki; My Diep, Lien; Kebede, Tewodros Aragie; Isabwe, Ghislain Maurice Norbert; Noll, Josef; Ngowi, Bernard James; Winkler, Andrea Sylvia (2019). Digital health information in Iringa, Tanzania: Development, provision and testing the effect of digital cysticercosis/taeniosis messages on rural communities.

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