Maha Bali
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Opinion
Educators as Citizens and Citizenship Teachers
How do professors working in failed or failing states teach and learn about “critical citizenship?” One group of faculty members…
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The Power of Social Media for the Semi-Privileged
A Cairo academic reflects on how online tools keep her connected globally with her peers.
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Take Advantage of Open-Access Publishing
Researchers can broaden the benefits of research with new forms of online publication, the author says.
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Juggling a Toddler and a PH.D
Maha Bali shares the sweet and the sour of her journey as a mother and a candidate for a doctorate.
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What Egypt Can Learn From Mandela
Nelson Mandela's capacity to empathize with those who imprisoned him should inspire educators in Egypt, the author says.
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A Map for the Maze of Open-Access Publishing
Some misconceptions about open-access publishing may be unnecessarily scaring off some authors.
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Unveiling Prejudice: An Encounter in the Classroom
A teacher reflects on how her expectations of having a woman wearing a face veil in her classroom compared to…
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Critical Citizenship for Critical Times
The Egyptian political crisis spurred a scholar to reflect on how universities could go beyond teaching critical thinking and toward…
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Will the Latest Generation of Online Courses Help the Arab World?
Massive open online courses could wind up only serving those who are already privileged, says one academic who studies pedagogy.
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