Haida Umiera Hashim | Senior Lecturer
UiTM

Dr. Haida Umiera Hashim is a passionate educator and researcher in Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), with a Ph.D. in TESL from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Currently serving as a lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA, she has extensive teaching experience across foundational and advanced English courses in higher education. Her research focuses on inclusive and innovative digital pedagogies, with a particular emphasis on EdTech applications for special education and ESL learners. Dr. Haida is the co-creator of award-winning innovations such as AReal-Vocab, an augmented reality mobile app designed to support English vocabulary acquisition for children with autism, which has earned gold medals at international invention competitions. She has developed micro-credential courses, supervised interdisciplinary research on AI, AR/VR, and gamification, and actively contributes to the academic community as a keynote speaker, journal editor, and reviewer. Her work bridges the gap between inclusive education and digital innovation, making her a valuable contributor to discussions on equitable and technology-driven learning environments.