Mostafa Hanafy, a Ph.D. candidate in EPOL and the Learning Design and Leadership program, received the Emerging Scholar Award at the 17th International Conference on e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies: People, Education, and Technology for a Sustainable Future at the Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain.
Hanafy presented a research paper entitled: “Rethinking Grading: Exploring the Potential of Ungrading as an Alternative Assessment Approach in Higher Education.” He also moderated several workshops at the conference, such as Evolving Education, Considering Digital Pedagogies, New Digital Institutions and Spaces, and AI Tools for Quality Course Design: Improving the Student Learning Experience.
In addition to his academic work, Hanafy has more than a decade of experience working with leading international organizations, including Save the Children, GIZ, United Nations Volunteers, UNICEF, and more. Combining his pursuit of accessible learning opportunities for all with his experience working in non-profits, Mostafa recently led the development and launch of a website called NGOs’ Hub that serves thousands of users and highlights non-profit sector opportunities based in Egypt.