PhD
Curricula and Teaching Methods – Educational Technology
Islamic University of Gaza
Chief Education Officer · EdTech Expert
Dr. Akram Firwana
Director of E-Learning Department – Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Palestine · Founder of FirOn Educational Platform
Digital education transformation expert with more than 15 years of experience in e-learning systems, instructional design, and digital curriculum development.
- Chief Education Officer
- Digital Education Transformation Expert
- EdTech Leader
About Me
Dr. Akram Firwana is an educational technology expert and digital education transformation leader with extensive experience in developing e-learning systems, instructional design, and digital curriculum development.
He currently serves as Director of the E-Learning Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Palestine and Chief Education Officer for several digital learning platforms operating across the Arab region.
He is also the founder of FirOn Educational Platform and one of the pioneers in digital learning innovation in Palestine and the Arab region.
His work focuses on leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and support the digital transformation of education.
Professional Experience
- 2023 – Present
Director of E-Learning Department
Leading national initiatives for digital transformation in education and supervising the development of digital learning platforms and online educational resources.
- 2019 – Present
Chief Education Officer
Leading the educational strategy and governance of several digital learning platforms across the Arab region.
- Developing the pedagogical framework for digital learning
- Establishing quality standards for educational content
- Supervising instructional design and curriculum development
- Leading multidisciplinary teams in educational technology
- 2016 – Present
Founder & Director – FirOn Educational Platform
Founder of FirOn Educational Platform focusing on digital learning innovation and educational technology solutions.
- 2012 – 2021
Head of E-Learning Department
Led the development of national e-learning initiatives including the Rawafed Educational Platform.
Key Achievements
- Founder of Rawafed Educational Platform.
- Top 15 Global Educational Innovation — Reimagine Education Conference, London.
- Winner of Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award for the Rawafed educational platform.
- Leader of national digital curriculum initiatives in Palestine.
- Trainer of thousands of teachers in digital learning and gamification-based education.
Education
Master’s Degree
Curricula and Teaching Methods – Educational Technology
Islamic University of Gaza
Bachelor’s Degree
Educational Technology
Al-Aqsa University – Gaza
Professional Skills
- Digital Education Transformation
- Instructional Design
- E-Learning Systems Development
- Learning Management Systems
- Gamification in Education
- Digital Curriculum Development
- Educational Media Production
- Teacher Professional Development
Publications
- The Effectiveness of E-Learning Environments to Develop E-Activities Design Skills Based on Gamification.
- Enriching the Content of Technology Course for the Twelfth Grade in Light of Systemic Thinking Skills.
- Several academic papers related to educational technology and digital learning.