I am an educational leader, researcher, and consultant specializing in building ecosystems of innovation. My work is driven by a passion for integrating deep pedagogical knowledge with cutting-edge technology to shape the future of learning.

Most recently, I served as the Chief Researcher and Co-Director at the Ministry of Education’s Institute for Applied Research of AI in Education. In this national-level role, I supervised a portfolio of nine applied research projects integrating AI into teaching and assessment and was a partner in the steering committee for the National Program for AI in Education, helping to shape strategy for the AI era.

My career has been defined by building new initiatives from the ground up. I founded and led two innovation centers in leading academic institutions. As the Director of the Center of Innovation & Learning Design at the Kibbutzim College of Education, I led my team to achieve over 25% year-on-year growth in the center’s activity. Previously, as the Head of Teaching Innovation at Levinsky College of Education, I established Future Learning Spaces and founded the center for Simulations for teacher education.

Alongside my leadership roles, I have a deep-rooted identity as a tenure-track lecturer. I have designed and taught innovative interdisciplinary courses for both graduate (M.Ed.) and undergraduate programs, including international courses. My academic journey was strengthened by postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Toronto and the Fields Institute. My research focuses on teaching and learning in Future and Hybrid Learning Spaces, exploring how students engage with data in innovative environments. This work has contributed to new pedagogical models and resulted in numerous academic publications. This line of research culminated in the co-edited book, “Hybrid Learning Spaces” (Springer, 2022).

As a consultant, I partner with academic institutions and EdTech startups to navigate the complexities of digital transformation. My clients have included the University of Haifa, the Ministry of Education, Beit Berl College, Kay College and WildZebra. These experiences, coupled with a deep commitment to education, have shaped my leadership and research, always aiming to foster creativity and impactful insights.

* “Sviv” means around in Hebrew, and is also the main part of the word environment (sviva). “Lemida” means learning; Thus, svivlemida means:  “in and about learning”, which is my passion.