Djafarova, Naza

Researcher Title
Director, Digital Education Strategies

Research Focus
E-Learning; Game mechanics; Instructional design

Key Collaborators
Gay, G.; Zefi, L.

Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Dimitriadou, A., Zefi, L. & Djafarova, N. (2020). What are professional development needs for online instructors in continuing education? Research Summary Report: Digital Education Strategies, The Chang School, Ryerson University. Available at: https://cauce-aepuc.ca/documents/research-projects/final-report_dimitriadou_zefi__djafarova.pdf

2nd Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Verkuyl, M., Djafarova, N., Mastrilli, P. & Atack, L. (2022). Virtual Gaming Simulation: Evaluating Players’ Experiences. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 63. Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876139921001328

3rd Top Cited Paper (past 5 years)

Dimitriadou, A., Djafarova, N., Turetken, O., Verkuyl, M. & Ferworn, A. (2021). Challenges in Serious Game Design and Development: Educators’ Experiences. Simulation & Gaming, 52(2), 132-152. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1046878120944197

Department
The Chang School of Continuing Studies

Affiliation
Toronto Metropolitan University

ndjafaro@ryerson.ca

Phone Number

416-975-5000, ext. 7024

Address
Ryerson University, The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, M5B 2K3, Canada