Hamza Sami

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Academic Manager

Based in Istanbul-Turkey. Graduated with a Master of Arts in Education: Leadership and Management from The University of Derby, U.K., and a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Design from the American University of Sharjah. U.A.E. Currently working as an Academic Manager at Axcel International Academy, a higher education provider.
Educator and creative producer with over 10 years in higher education and the creative industries. Specialised in vocational learning, curriculum design, and instructional delivery, with a strong foundation in educational theory and hands-on application. Skilled in instructional design, blended learning, and academic quality assurance, particularly in BTEC and other competency-based programmes. Lead teaching and learning strategies, support staff development, and implement innovative, learner-centered approaches that bridge theory and practice. Passionate about enhancing student outcomes and aligning academic practices with institutional goals.

Assess What Matters In An AI World With Hamza Sami
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May 31, 2026

Assess What Matters In An AI World With Hamza Sami

What if assessment made thinking visible and turned AI into a learning partner instead of a shortcut? Jackie sat down with Hamza Sami to close our series by unpacking practical ways to design for real understanding—where reasoning, judgment, and context take center stage. We start by reframing purpose: assessment is for learning, not just measurement. That lens leads to formative moves that build trust and invite responsible AI use. Hamza breaks down how to set clear AI norms, teach limits and r...
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Autonomy That Actually Works With Hamza Sami
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April 12, 2026

Autonomy That Actually Works With Hamza Sami

Autonomy isn’t about handing learners the wheel and hoping for the best. We explore how freedom becomes fuel—when it’s matched to the stakes, the setting, and the supports. With guest Hamza Sami, we compare college courses where risk is a learning tool and corporate training where performance boundaries are real, then show how to design autonomy that fits both worlds. We dig into the practical differences that shape outcomes: extrinsic versus intrinsic motivation, facilitator versus coach mindse...
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Teaching and Curriculum Design in the Age of AI With Hamza Sami
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March 22, 2026

Teaching and Curriculum Design in the Age of AI With Hamza Sami

Want a smarter way to work with AI in the classroom without losing what makes learning human? Jackie had an engaging and insightful conversation with academic manager and curriculum designer Hamza Sami to unpack practical ways educators can harness generative AI as a learning partner while strengthening integrity, critical thinking, and authentic assessment. We start by reframing generative AI with simple language students can use: it’s the confident friend who doesn’t always have the facts righ...
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