Malimi Kazi
Dr. Malimi Joram Kazi holds a doctoral degree in instructional technology from Duquesne University in Pennsylvania. Also, he holds a Master of Education from Aga Khan University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Dodoma, Tanzania. He has more than two decades teaching experience in Tanzania and the United States of America.
Dr. Kazi believes that students enjoy learning and learn more effectively when they are given opportunities for learning by doing, encouraged to participate in learning activities, and respected by the teacher/professor. Also, he believes that modern educational technologies are great tools to make learning, teaching and collaboration more effective and interesting. Thus, he likes using technology for teaching and learning and has great knowledge and skills in instructional technology and design.
Dr. Kazi's research interests include educational technology literacy and self-efficacy, as well as the use of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance teaching and learning of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). He has applied and secured funds to support projects in these areas.
Courses
Publications
Kazi, M. J. (2025). Relationships Between Students’ ICT Usage, Self-Efficacy, and Literacy. Doctoral Dissertation. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses.
Ritter, J. K., & Kazi, M. J. (2024). Taking matters into our own hands: Factors affecting the utility and longevity of a faculty self-study learning group. In B. Butler, J. K. Ritter, & A. Cuenca (Eds.), Professional Learning Journeys of Teacher Educators (pp. 97-108). Information Age Publishing, Inc.
Kazi, M. J., & Aldrete, L. (2021). Effect of using robotics for teaching mathematics on middle school students’ self-efficacy and achievement. Shifting Power.
Kazi, M. J. (2020). Teachers’ preparation in Pennsylvania: recruitment, support, and retention to completion of candidates of color. Research Brief. Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Kazi, M. J. (2020). Multimedia and adult education: Key principles for effective learning. Journal of Adult Education. 22, 38–45
Kazi, M. J. (2013). Strategic Planning in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania. Lambert Academic Publishing.
Conference Presentations
Kazi, M. J. (2025, October 20-24). Relationships Between Students’ ICT Usage, Self-efficacy and Literacy [Poster session]. Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Convention 2025, Las Vegas, NV.
Kazi, M. J. (2025, October 20-24). Using Sphero SPRK+ Robot to Improve Math Education [Design & Development Showcase]. AECT International Convention 2025, Las Vegas, NV.
Kazi, M. J. (2024, September 11-12). Relationships Between Students’ ICT Usage, Self-efficacy and Literacy [Paper presentation]. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Technology Conference 2024, Online.
Kazi, M. J. (2024, October 19–23). Effects of Using Robots to Teach Math on Middle School Students’ Math Self-Efficacy and Achievement [Design & Development Showcase]. AECT International Convention 2024, Kansas City, MO.
Kazi, M. J. (2021, December 15-17). Theories and Principles of Using Multimedia in Language Teaching. Global Association for Promotion of Swahili, Pwani University, Kenya.
Kazi, M. J., & Burrell, S. (2021, April 21-25). Identifying evidence of self-efficacy in student written reflections during a water-quality themed environmental justice case study [Paper presentation]. 2021 National Consortium for Instruction and Cognition, Virtual.
Kazi, M. J., & Burrell, S. (2020, April 22-26). Identifying Evidence of Self-efficacy, Science Interest, and Transformative Experience in Student Reflections Embedded in a Water Quality Themed Environmental Justice Case Study [Paper presentation]. 2020 National Consortium for Instruction and Cognition Annual Research Program, San Francisco, CA, United States.(Conference canceled due to Covid-19).
Lubua, F., & Kazi, M. J. (2019, December 18-20). Kiswahili and Technology: Challenges and opportunities for online resources availability for teaching or learning Kiswahili [Workshop]. Global Association for Promotion of Kiswahili 5th International Conference, Kyambogo, Uganda.
Kazi, M. J. (2019, April 26-28). Embracing Diversity and Inclusion through Use of Multimedia in Teaching [Paper presentation]. 2019 the National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages (NCOLCTL) and African Language Teachers Association (ALTA) conference, Atlanta GA, United States.
Kazi, M. J. (2018). Standard I&II New Curriculum Implementation [Paper presentation]. Aga Khan University 2018 Annual Research Institute, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Kazi, M. J. (2016). Role of ICT in Teaching and Learning. Aga Khan University 2016 Annual Educational Conference, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Grants
Kazi, M. J. (PI). & Cooper, D. (Co-PI) (2025). Eagle STEM Force. Submitted to Honda Foundation.
Tikkun, S., (PI). & Kazi. M. J. (Co-PI). (2024). GenCyber: Cybersecurity and Robotics Summer Camp for Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI). [$100,000]. Funded by the National Security Agency through the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Grant # H98230-24-1-0059
Kazi, M. J. (PI). (2020). Effect of Using Robotics for Teaching Mathematics on Middle School Students’ Self-Efficacy and Achievement. [$11,000]. Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through Remake Learning - Shifting Power.
Kazi, M.J. (PI) (2019). Teachers Preparation in Pennsylvania: Recruitment, Supports and Retention to Completion of Candidates of Color. [$3,000]. Funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.